Infection Control Registered Nurse at VitalCore Health Strategies – Georgetown, Delaware

Join the VitalCore Team in Delaware! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.
VitalCoreHealth Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings for a Full Time Infection Control Registered Nurse at Sussex Correctional Institution!

Looking for a rewarding career in the field of healthcare with competitive wages, annual incentive bonus, and excellent benefits?

Weekday (Mon-Fri)Weekend (Sat/Sun)
3p-11pm11p-730aDayEveningNightsRN $ 4.25 $ 5.75 $ 3.50 $ 4.50 $ 6.00

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

INFECTION PREVENTIONIST / REGISTERED NURSE (RN) BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus

INFECTION CONTROL / REGISTERED NURSE (RN) POSITION SUMMARY

An Infection Control / Registered Nurse (RN) delivers quality care consistent within the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Registered Nurses. The Infection Control RN works in accordance with local practice acts and regulations, delegates and ensures supervision of nursing activities and functions to other competent nursing personnel appropriate to their scope of practice. The Infection Control RN will manage the responsibilities of the Infection Control Program and maintain the national standards for infection control in healthcare at all facilities. The Infection Control RN will provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment, and help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.

INFECTION PREVENTIONIST / REGISTERED NURSE (RN) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
• Possesses an active CPR certification.
• Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice.
• Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate aptitude as assigned by role.
• Must be a bachelors prepared (or higher) nurse with experience in healthcare infection control, who possesses (or obtains within six months of hire) certification in infection control from a nationally recognized organization such as the Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC); Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA).

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

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Full-time