Infection Control Registered Nurse

Overview

Join the Vital Core Team in Delaware! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit. Vital Core Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional health care, has openings for a Full Time Infection Control Registered Nurse at Howard R Young Correctional Institution located in Wilmington, DE.

Looking for a rewarding career in healthcare with competitive wages, annual incentive bonus, and excellent benefits? Weekday (Mon-Fri) and Weekend (Sat/Sun) options are available. Schedules include 3p-11p, 11p-7:30a, Day, Evening, and Nights; RN pay rates vary by shift as listed in the posting.

At Vital Core we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience how Vital Core Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that honors the hard work and dedication of our staff.

An Infection Control / Registered Nurse (RN) delivers quality care within the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Registered Nurses. The Infection Control RN works in accordance with local practice acts and regulations, delegates and ensures supervision of nursing activities and functions to other competent nursing personnel appropriate to their scope of practice. The Infection Control RN will manage the responsibilities of the Infection Control Program and maintain the national standards for infection control in healthcare at all facilities.

The Infection Control RN will provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment, and help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment
• Possesses an active CPR certification
• Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice
• Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies as assigned by role
• Must be a bachelor’s prepared (or higher) nurse with experience in healthcare infection control, who possesses (or obtains within six months of hire) certification in infection control from a nationally recognized organization such as APIC or SHEA

Vital Core Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.