Infection Control Registered Nurse Corrections

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement infection control plans, pre-employment testing, and vaccination programs.
• Cookout employee health activities including exposure response, outbreak management, and health record maintenance.
• Conduct regular inspections and risk assessments, submitting reports and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provide staff education and revise policies based on surveillance data and current guidelines.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for infection prevention standards and procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in nursing or infection prevention, preferably in a clinical or hospital setting. Required experience in psychiatric mental health settings and 2–3 years of educator experience preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license in the state of employment or compact state, CPR certification (must be able to obtain and maintain), Certification in Infection Prevention preferred or to be completed within two years of employment, CIC certification preferred.