Nationwide Therapy Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Infection Control for a travel nursing job in Sitka, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Infection Control
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 35 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Posting Summary
Position Details
- Position: Infection Control Nurse (RN)
- Shift: To be discussed at interview
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
Job Description
The Infection Prevention (IP) Control Nurse is responsible for:
- Surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAI).
- Monitoring reportable conditions and educating staff on infection prevention.
- Developing policies and procedures to meet regulatory standards (CDC, OSHA, CMS, etc.).
- Timely reporting of infection prevention measures and outcomes.
- Providing education to all areas of SEARHC and assisting in planning a comprehensive infection control program.
Key Responsibilities
- Infection Prevention and Control Program: Develop, implement, and maintain the IPC plan aligned with regulatory agencies.
- Data/Reporting: Collect, trend, and maintain infection control data and statistical reports.
- Education/Training: Facilitate IPC education and training for staff, patients, and communities.
- Leadership: Serve as a role model for IPC, participate in committees, and maintain positive teamwork.
Qualifications
- Education:
- Current full, unrestricted RN license in Alaska or another U.S. state.
- Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field (Master's preferred).
- Certifications:
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required within 6 months of hire.
- BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
- Experience:
- Minimum 3 years in acute care/infection control or related fields.
- Long-Term Care IPC experience is a plus.
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of epidemiology and infectious disease.
- Proficient in data analysis and statistics.
- Strong communication skills tailored to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work in a team and manage programs effectively.
Additional Information
- Travel Requirement: Travel to various SEARHC sites is required.
- Application Policy: SEARHC only accepts applications from travelers living at least 50 miles away from the facility.
Additional Information
Travel Requirement: Travel to various SEARHC sites is required.
Application Policy: SEARHC only accepts applications from travelers living at least 50 miles away from the facility.
About Nationwide Therapy Group
NTG is a proud partner with healthcare professionals across the country. We are Joint Commission certified, and specialize in staffing all areas of nursing, therapy, and allied health in all 50 states. Our focus is YOU... the traveler! Our goal is to help you find the perfect opportunity through some of the best recruiters in the business. We want to provide an agency experience that is easy and stress-free so you can focus on what you do best... providing exceptional care to your patients!
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral bonus
- License and certification reimbursement
- Dental benefits
