RN Registered Nurse Specialist - Infection Control
Company: Ascension
Location: Wichita
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Details
- Department: -Infection Control
- Schedule: - Full time, 40 hrs/week, Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30
pm
- Hospital: -Ascension Via Christi
- Location: -Wichita, KansasBenefits Paid time off (PTO) Various
health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits
including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption
assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your
community -*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary
by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example:
Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer
will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and
qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional
specifics.Responsibilities Develop and implement organization-wide
infection control program.
- Administer the organization's Infection Control Plan and
prepare the Infection Control Surveillance Summary. Develop
policies and procedures to promote compliance with the mandates of
applicable accrediting and regulatory agencies.
- Perform infection surveillance and investigation including
planning, design, data collection, interpretation and
reporting.
- Report infection surveillance, prevention and control
information to all public health authorities as required by
law.
- Provide consultation, education and training for infection
control and prevention issues.Requirements Licensure /
Certification / Registration:
- Certification specializing in Infection Control credentialed
from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology,
Inc. (CBIC) obtained within 36 Months (3 years) of hire date or job
transfer date required.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of
Nursing required.Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR
Required professional licensure at time of hire.Additional
Preferences Five years of clinical experience, Infection Prevention
experience preferred#ViaChristiWhy Join Our Team Ascension Via
Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to
Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest
healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across
a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health
services. -Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national
health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of
care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living
communities in 19 states. -Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass
everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give
back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community.
Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to
enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension will provide equal
employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for
employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin,
citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or
expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic
information, carrier status or any other legally protected status
or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable
federal, state and local laws. -For further information, view the -
poster or poster. -As a military friendly organization, Ascension
promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help
support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans
and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their
military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career
with Ascension. - -Please note that Ascension will make an offer of
employment only to individuals who have applied for a position
using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent
offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking
information from applicants.E-Verify Statement This employer
participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.
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