Infection Control RN
Nashua, NH
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Infection Preventionist, Infection Control. The Infection Preventionist identifies, investigates, monitors, and reports healthcare-associated infections while developing and evaluating infection prevention and control programs. The role collaborates with clinical teams and other stakeholders to implement evidence-based strategies, conduct surveillance and investigations, and promote compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Baccalaureate degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or a related field preferred; Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) preferred, or certification required within two years of hire.
• Schedule: Day shift, 8-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Responsibilities include developing surveillance plans; conducting risk assessments, audits, environmental rounds, and infection investigations; implementing infection prevention and control policies and procedures; applying epidemiologic principles and NHSN criteria; providing education and training; collaborating with physicians, nurses, quality teams, safety personnel, and multidisciplinary stakeholders; coordinating the Infection Prevention and Control Committee; and supporting compliance with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits