Infection Control Nurse

How you make a difference

The Infection Control Nurse evaluates, plans, and coordinates healthcare services for inmates with suspected or confirmed infectious diseases, taking a proactive approach to disease prevention and control. This role requires collaboration with medical and nursing staff, security personnel, administrative teams, and the QI committee to ensure effective infection control measures. By implementing preventive strategies and monitoring disease spread, the Infection Control Nurse plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Experience

Two (2) years of relevant clinical experience is preferred.
Must also have a working knowledge of epidemiology with surveillance and statistical reporting and experience with automated systems.
Prior medical/surgical or emergency/trauma experience is preferred.
Previous corrections experience preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

Currently licensed in the state within which services are provided.
Possess and maintain current CPR certification.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Medical Records & Compliance: Develop, maintain, and secure employee medical files, including TB testing, injury documentation, immunization tracking, and fit testing; ensure OSHA compliance by maintaining the OSHA 300 log and coordinating routine inspections.
Infection Disease Program Management: Conduct contact investigations, collaborate with public health officials, track infectious diseases (e.g., MRSA, Hepatitis), monitor medication compliance, and ensure adherence to all laws and contractual obligations.
HIV & TB Program Oversight: Track HIV-infected inmates, provide disease education, ensure medication compliance, and report concerns; manage the TB program by ensuring proper testing, recording, follow-ups, and tracking treatment use.
Training & Safety Collaboration: Provide infection control training for new and existing staff, security personnel, and in-service sessions; conduct facility safety and sanitation inspections with security teams and recommend corrective actions.
Emergency Preparedness & Exposure Control: Serve as the facility expert on universal precautions, exposure control, and bloodborne pathogen protocols; actively participate in disaster/emergency planning and outbreak response efforts.

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

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