Infection Prevention/Health RN Job Osage Iowa USA,Nursing

Who We Are:

Mitchell County Regional Health Center is in Osage, Iowa located in Mitchell County, which has a population of 10,600 people. MCRHC is a 25-bed critical access hospital, including a Level 4 Trauma Center Emergency Room seeing 3,200 visits annually. The Surgical Services department performs over 1,300 procedures annually, including specialties General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology, Pain management, and Podiatry.

We are proud to share our strong tradition of excellence, progress and solid economic performance. Founded more than 75 years ago as a community hospital, today we operate three clinics, 24/7 emergency services, inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services. We have invested millions in facility upgrades just in the last few years. With more than 225 employees and average tenure of eight years, our growth continues with multiple expansion projects currently underway.

We are an affiliate of Mercy One.

Come practice in a family-oriented, patient focused organization where your skills and knowledge are appreciated and valued!

About The Job:

The Infection Prevention/Employee Health Nurse primary responsibilities include Infection Prevention Surveillance, data collection, data entry, and report development for Employee Health and Infection Prevention quality improvement.

The Position:

.9 FTE. Works Monday through Friday. Has Weekends/Holidays off.

Hours:

Durring the day.

Pay:

Salaried, increase with experience.

Position

Qualifications:

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, RN required.
Licensed in the state of Iowa.
Completion of Infection Control Practitioner course within 2 years if not completed

Experience:

Nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Experience in Infection Control preferred.

Special Skills & Aptitudes:

Effective written and verbal communications.

Basic computer skills with word processing and spreadsheet, preferred.

Effective interpersonal/communication skills.

Able to work flexible hours.

What We Give:

Paid Time Off
Competitive starting wage
Student Loan Assistance program available
Health, Dental and Life Insurance
State of Iowa Pension Plan (IPERS)
Flex Spending Accounts
Free use of on-site gym
Cafeteria Discounts
Optometry and Orthotic Discounts
Professional Development Opportunities

The Legal Items:

Reference Checks-Pre-Offer

Post offer drug screen is required.

Background Check-Post Offer Acceptance

Pre-Employment Screening Post offer acceptance

MCRHC is an equal opportunity employer.

Verification of required vaccinations at offer acceptance. MMR, Tetanus and Varicella.

Infection Prevention​/Health RN

Infection Prevention/Health RN