Open Position: RN - Infection Prevention Specialist

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2308.60

Opportunity:

RN - Infection Control

Job Details:

* Minimum of 2 years experience working as an RN in Infection Control or related experience required
* Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred
* Active BLS certification issued through American Heart Association (AHA) required
* Active, unrestricted Nebraska RN License required, or MLT or MT with Lab certification preferred
* Primary professional training in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, or other related field required
* Oversee the facility infection prevention and control program to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment
* Develop, implement, and maintain systems for preventing, identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases
* Oversee organization's hand hygiene program including sustainment of an active surveillance program
* Establish and maintain surveillance systems for hospital acquired conditions including CAUTI, CLABSI, SSI, hand hygiene, isolation precautions, and use of PPE
* Collaborate with pharmacists, medical staff, laboratory, and infectious disease teams to ensure a comprehensive antibiotic stewardship program
* Conduct outbreak investigations and develop exposure control, TB/respiratory, and communicable disease management plans
* Develop and present infection prevention education for medical staff, organizational leaders, individual departments, and general orientation
* Prepare and present surveillance data, communicable disease data, and hospital acquired conditions data to internal and external stakeholders
* Coordinate and facilitate the Infection Control Committee in collaboration with medical staff, laboratory, and pharmacy
* Serve on Environment of Care, Accreditation, and Quality Management Committees
* Reliable personal transportation required as the assignment location does not have rideshare services available

Facility:

This healthcare facility is an acute care organization committed to providing high-quality patient care and maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The facility supports a comprehensive infection prevention and control program and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration among medical staff, pharmacy, laboratory, and quality management teams. The organization is dedicated to upholding federal, state, and local regulatory standards while continuously improving patient outcomes and safety practices.

Location:

Alliance, NE

Alliance is a welcoming community in the Nebraska Panhandle, surrounded by the wide-open landscapes and natural beauty of the High Plains region, including the famous Carhenge landmark nearby. The area offers a close-knit community atmosphere with a relaxed pace of life, making it a great destination for healthcare professionals seeking a meaningful assignment in a supportive rural setting.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.