Registered Nurse Infection Prevention / Quality Improvement Full Time

Community Hospital is hiring a Full Time Registered Nurse Infection Prevention / Quality Improvement with a $5,000 Sign On Bonus!

We're offering an exciting opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, compassionate team - where you are valued just as much as the patients we serve.

At Community Hospital, we are guided by our C.A.R.E.S.

values where Compassion is required, Attitude is valued, Respect is demanded, Excellence is expected and Service is commended.

Come be a part of a place where your hard work is recognized, your goals are supported, and your impact matters.

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes:


* Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage


* Life and AD&D coverage


* Availability of short- and long-term disability


* Flexible financial benefits including FSAs, HSAs, and Daycare FSA.


* 401(k) and access to retirement planning


* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


* Paid holidays and vacation

Under the general supervision of the Chief Quality Officer, independently develops, coordinates, and performs daily activities to provide infection control surveillance and assist with education and employee health services.

Participates in orientation, education programs, committees, professional organizations, and special projects as assigned.

Utilizes current trends and developments in employee health/education, and infection control activities utilizing federal, state, and other regulations for guidance.

Maintains frequent internal and external contacts.

Demonstrates knowledge and adherence to accreditation organization, federal, and state regulations.

Maintains confidentiality of patient and employee information.

Performs duties in accordance with Hospital mission, values, and behavioral standards.

Always works as a team member within the entire facility.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:


* Collects, records and analyzes data on healthcare associated infections based on facility needs, devise target areas for surveillance, and makes recommendations for control measures or interventions.


* Provides surveillance and assessment of infection control practices related to Standard Precautions, Transmission Based Precautions, and Exposure Control.


* Provides Infection Control post-operative surveillance, data collection, assessment, measurement, and reports findings to the Infection Prevention Committee.


* Assists with infection control services for patient care areas by applying epidemiologic principles to decrease patient risk for infection in a cost efficient manner.


* Educates individuals/small groups on a daily basis regarding adherence to principles of infection prevention, as indicated, to reduce infection risk and initiation of special isolation protocols as needed for outbreaks.


* Conducts staff training on aseptic techniques, infection...