Travel Infection Prevention Control Nurse - $4,444 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source - Juneau, AK

Job Title: Travel Infection Prevention Control Nurse - $4,444 per week

Position: Travel Nurse RN Infection Control

Job Type: Travel

Pay: Based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week; tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Shift: 8 hours, days

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Juneau

State: AK

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor infection control policies, procedures, and practices in alignment with regulatory requirements.
Monitor and track infection rates, outbreaks, and trends, using data collection methods to identify areas for improvement.
Educate staff on infection prevention strategies, such as proper hand hygiene, PPE use, sterilization techniques, and environmental cleaning.
Collaborate with clinical teams to investigate outbreaks, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
Lead infection prevention training programs for healthcare staff, including education on outbreak control, surveillance, and reporting protocols.
Develop and maintain infection control databases, reporting systems, and data analysis to ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.
Assist in the development and implementation of infection prevention programs related to antibiotic stewardship, catheter-associated infections, surgical site infections, and other HAIs.
Perform audits, inspections, and surveillance to ensure compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
Act as a resource for healthcare providers on infection prevention practices, offering guidance and recommendations to improve patient outcomes.
Collaborate with environmental services, housekeeping, and other departments to ensure infection prevention protocols are followed throughout the healthcare environment.
Develop and maintain infection prevention and control education materials for staff, patients, and visitors.
Respond to infection control-related questions and concerns from patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and safety committees to enhance infection control practices.
Monitor compliance with hand hygiene, PPE usage, and other infection prevention standards.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Knowledge of infection control regulations (CDC, OSHA, Joint Commission)
Data collection and analysis
Strong communication and education skills
Ability to collaborate with clinical teams

Preferred Skills

Infection Control Certification (CIC)
Experience in audit and compliance activities

Requirements

Experience:

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.

License & Certification:

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
Infection Control Certification (CIC) preferred but not always required.

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Wellspring is nurse owned and operated, committed to supporting clinicians on their travel adventure.

Facility Details

Name: Wellspring Nurse Source

Description: Wellspring is committed to helping you find your best job at the best rate, advocating for you and supporting throughout your travel.

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