Travel Nurse RN - Infection Control

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Infection Control for a travel nursing job in Juneau, Alaska.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Infection ControlDiscipline: RNStart Date: ASAPDuration: 13 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: Travel Job Title: Infection Control Registered Nurse (Infection Control RN)**\nJob Summary:\n An Infection Control Registered Nurse (Infection Control RN) is responsible for preventing and managing infections within healthcare settings by implementing infection prevention practices, monitoring and evaluating infection rates, and ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.

The Infection Control RN works collaboratively with healthcare teams to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and promote a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nDevelop, implement, and monitor infection control policies, procedures, and practices in alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., CDC, OSHA, Joint Commission).\nMonitor and track infection rates, outbreaks, and trends, using data collection methods to identify areas for improvement.\nEducate staff on infection prevention strategies, such as proper hand hygiene, PPE use, sterilization techniques, and environmental cleaning.\nCollaborate with clinical teams to investigate outbreaks, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.\nLead infection prevention training programs for healthcare staff, including education on outbreak control, surveillance, and reporting protocols.\nDevelop and maintain infection control databases, reporting systems, and data analysis to ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.\nAssist in the development and implementation of infection prevention programs related to antibiotic stewardship, catheter-associated infections, surgical site infections, and other HAIs.\nPerform audits, inspections, and surveillance to ensure compliance with infection control policies and procedures.\nAct as a resource for healthcare providers on infection prevention practices, offering guidance and recommendations to improve patient outcomes.\nCollaborate with environmental services, housekeeping, and other departments to ensure infection prevention protocols are followed throughout the healthcare environment.\nDevelop and maintain infection prevention and control education materials for staff, patients, and visitors.\nRespond to infection control-related questions and concerns from patients, families, and healthcare providers.\nParticipate in quality improvement initiatives and safety committees to enhance infection control practices.\nMonitor compliance with hand hygiene, PPE usage, and other infection prevention standards.\n\n\nQualifications:\n\nEducation:\n\nBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.\n\n\nLicensure:\n\nValid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.\n\n\nCertification:\n\nInfection Control Certification (CIC) preferred but not always required.\n\n\n \n Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #32012196.

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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