Full-Time Infection Control/Trainer/Edu Registered Nurse

About the role

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) is seeking a Full-Time Infection Control Coordinator/Trainer/Educator at Sussex Community Corrections Center in Georgetown, DE. This position offers competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package including holiday pay, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, short term/long term disability, identity theft protection, animal/pet insurance, employee assistance program, and a 401K. VCHS is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a respectful and appreciative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Orients, educates, mentors, and supports nursing staff.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor for reactions and side effects.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' condition.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
• Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
• Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on health education topics and develop health improvement programs.
• Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure stock of supplies is maintained.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Additional duties as assigned by facility.

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 APIC or SHEA.
• Experience conducting staff training or leading educational initiatives is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a secure and structured environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher).
• Active RN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience in healthcare infection control.
• National certification in infection control from APIC or SHEA.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols and procedures.
• Effective teaching and mentoring abilities.

Benefits

• 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 Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Short Term/Long Term Disability.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Animal/Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center.
• 401K.
• PTO.

Pay

Competitive wages and an annual incentive bonus are offered.

Schedule

Full-time position available.