Infection Control Nurse

Great outcomes start with great people and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a Infection Control Nurse (RN) to join our team.

• Oversee and direct infection control activities in a correctional facility; analyze data to include risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies.
• Conduct on-going surveillance using established infection control criteria for documentation and investigation of infections through review of diagnoses, microbiology culture results, patient records, and consultation requests.
• Conduct environmental rounds in patient care areas. 
• Participate in investigations of unusual infection outbreaks utilizing appropriate agencies and resources.  Report epidemiologically significant findings to appropriate persons.
• Report all in-house patients with communicable disease to the county and/or state health department and maintain appropriate records.  Compile and interpret surveillance reports to the appropriate internal sources.
• Collect data in support of epidemiological studies of specific problems or problem areas, determine the source of the problem and make appropriate recommendations; participate in quality/performance improvement activities by assessing, monitoring and measuring infections and evaluation outcomes on a continuous basis.

• Current state license as a RN
• National certification in Infection Control preferred
• Current CPR certificate
• Ability to pass pre-employment Level 2 clearance to include background check and drug screen

Armor Health offers career development opportunities, competitive salaries, and an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Paid time off
• Nursing school loan repayment options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Much more!

If you want to join an exciting, dynamic and growing organization that is making a positive impact on the lives we serve, we look forward to considering you for this opportunity and to be part of our team!

At Armor Health we are raising the standard of care to impact the lives of those we serve by partnering with exceptional correctional organizations to improve health care outcomes. We provide support for patients and foster the holistic wellness and well-being of the lives entrusted in our care. Armor is laser-focused on providing the best-in-class interventions to ensure optimal outcomes. Through our core values of embracing change, taking ownership, attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and a results oriented collaborative environment, we are a dynamic team that is transforming and revolutionizing correctional healthcare.

Armor Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including but not limited to those that prohibit discrimination based on color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran's status, and citizenship.