Local Contract Nurse RN - Infection Control - $40-47 per hour
Rang Healthcare
Sitka, AK
Rang Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN Infection Control for a local contract nursing job in Sitka, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Infection Control
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 06/30/2025
- Duration: 52 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Title: Infection Preventionist
Location: Sitka, AK
Shift: Days
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
- Infection Prevention and Control Program: Responsible for supporting the development, implementation, maintenance, and updating of the SEARHC Infection Prevention and Control Plan and Program in alignment with all IPC regulatory agencies and leading practices. Appropriate policies and procedures are written, approved, and implemented that support the IPC program and initiatives using CDC, OSHA, FDA, TJC, and Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) guidelines.
- Data/Reporting: Collects, trends, prepares, and maintains all infection control data and statistical reports and records, providing appropriate reports as needed to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and other regulatory agencies. Provides support and resource assistance to all areas in the Consortium regarding infection prevention, control, and surveillance.
- Education/Training: Serves as an expert for Infection Prevention and Control, staying abreast of the most current literature and leading practices; facilitates and promotes IPC education and training of all SEARHC staff, patients, families, and communities; maintains a strong working relationship with Public Health and other regional, state, and national entities to ensure up-to-date information is being distributed to SEARHC constituents. Conducts new and annual employee IPC orientation and training.
- Leadership and Teamwork: Serves as a role model and liaison for IPC to others; strives to maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders to ensure the best possible teamwork. Serves as a co-chair for the IPC committee and participates in other committees/teams as needed. Travel is required to various sites within SEARHC to assess, educate, and train.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education,Certifications, and Licenses Required
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field of study (Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology, or similar).
- Master’s in healthcare-related field (MPH, MSN) preferred.
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required within 6 months of hire or when qualified to take the examination.
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) current within 3 months of hire, and biannually thereafter.
Experience Required
- Minimum 3 years of acute care/infection control experience and/or data collection and performance improvement/risk management experience.
- Experience with basic statistics and epidemiological principles.
- Long-Term Care IPC experience a plus.
Knowledge of
- Working knowledge of epidemiology and infectious disease.
- Working knowledge of project management and performance improvement methodology.
- Understanding of data analysis and statistics.
Skills
- Accurate, precise, and timely data entry and reports.
- Proficient computer skills in MS Office and database applications.
Ability to
- Synthesize regulatory requirements and evidence-based practices from a variety of professional and accrediting organizations and translate knowledge into policy, implementation, and staff education.
- Communicate appropriately with consideration of health literacy needs for specific audiences in multicultural settings.
- Manage programs and evaluate effectiveness.
- Collect, analyze, trend, and report data accurately and effectively.
- Work in a team environment and independently as necessary.
- Maintain a professional demeanor and communicate clearly with staff and leadership.
Required Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Certification In Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality - National Association for Healthcare Quality, Clinical Competency Assessment.
“We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.”
About Rang Healthcare
Founded in 2005, Rang Healthcare (a division of Rang Technologies Inc) has been staffing clients for over 17 years for administrative, nursing and IT/Systems. Rang Healthcare offers extensive recruiting experience in a cost-effective manner. We help institutions successfully reduce complexity, boost productivity, and enhance patient outcomes.
We provide the specialized talent and expertise you require, whether it’s for a direct hire, contract-to-hire, or contract position. It is now even more vital to collaborate with a firm that has the knowledge and expertise to provide the best in class and most qualified personnel. You can count on the Rang Healthcare for talent acquisition.
We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Dental benefits
- Referral bonus
- Vision benefits
- Weekly pay