Long Term Acute Care RN
Denver, CO
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Long Term Acute Care Infection Prevention role focused on managing infectious and immunocompromised patients and supporting an effective organization-wide infection control program. The position develops and monitors infection control policies, investigates infection outbreaks, analyzes infection data, and provides education and guidance to clinical staff.

Job Details

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; 8-hour shifts; 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association, with certification documentation included in the submission.
  • Colorado or multistate compact Registered Nurse (RN) license, with documentation attached to the resume.
  • At least 1 year of recent infection control prevention experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Consults with physicians, managers, and staff regarding infectious and immunocompromised patients.
  • Develops, implements, and monitors infection control policies and procedures.
  • Maintains surveillance systems for hospital-acquired and community infections.
  • Investigates infection outbreaks and clusters.
  • Monitors and interprets bacteriology reports and infection statistics.
  • Recommends measures to prevent the spread of resistant microorganisms and pathogens.
  • Participates in infection control committees and collaborates with local and state health departments.
  • Provides infection control education covering tuberculosis, human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis, and universal precautions.
  • Conducts infection control audits and coordinates follow-up actions.
  • Directs employee health program functions and ensures compliance with regulatory 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