RN Registered Nurse Specialist - Infection Control

Details* Department : Infection Control* Schedule : Full time, 40 hrs / week, Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 : 30 pm* Hospital : Ascension Via Christi* Location : Wichita, KansasBenefitsPaid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays 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.

ResponsibilitiesDevelop 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.

RequirementsLicensure / 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 PreferencesFive years of clinical experience, Infection Prevention experience preferredWhy Join Our TeamAscension 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 EmployerAscension 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 EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) 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.

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