Infection Control Nurse

Infection Control Nurse (RN)

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus. At the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC), we believe every resident deserves world-class care in a place that feels like home. We are looking for an experienced Infection Control Nurse (RN) to join us.

This is more than a nursing job; it is a leadership role. You will be a mentor to our nursing team, a teacher for new staff, and a powerful advocate for our residents. Beyond daily patient care, you will oversee clinical programs, help develop new medical protocols, and ensure our care standards are the best they can be. If you are ready to use your clinical expertise to guide a team and improve the lives of people with disabilities, we want you to lead at WLRC.

Why You Will Love Working Here Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options:
  Enjoy 12-hour shifts with 3 or 4 days off every week.
• Education Leave:
  We provide leave so you can continue your schooling or certifications while keeping your job.
• Hiring Bonus:
  This position is eligible for a $2,000 bonus!
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

And MUCH MORE!  for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Develop and maintain an effective system-wide infection prevention and control program for the facility.
• Gather and analyze infection data, facts, and trends and communicate this information to other healthcare staff.
• Provide training and education to medical and non-medical staff on prevention techniques and practices.
• Monitor and evaluate the prevalence of healthcare-associated infections.
• Support teamwork is essential for compliance with regulatory standards.
• Recognize, isolate, and prevent healthcare-associated infections that impact client safety and outcomes.
• Conduct ongoing review of facility infection policies, procedures, and guidelines to identify infection control discrepancies and implement revisions as necessary.
• Direct and assist in preparing reports and statistical data for the infection control committee, the facilities administration, and other committees, as needed.
• Perform annual assessments and develop action plans from the prior year's activities.
• Make recommendations regarding environmental rounds and assure compliance with standards.
• Notify the Public Health Agency and the Wyoming Department of Health of reportable diseases as required by state statute.
• Monitor trends in unusual or resistant organisms for evidence of spread to other clients and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and three (3) or more years of experience in infection control and prevention. Infection Control Certification (CIC) is a plus. KNOWLEDGE:

• Skills at an excellent level in communication, both written and interpersonal.
• Ability to present information formally and informally using a variety of methods.
• Skills in time management and the flexibility to meet a wide range of service needs.
• Skills in leadership, management, and creativity.
• Knowledge of the principles of decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization, the methods to achieve these processes, and methods of monitoring efficacy.
• Ability to clearly communicate directions and negotiate the solution of problems.
• Knowledge of the epidemiology of infectious diseases and methods to effectively control their spread.
• Ability to accept responsibility for medium to large-scale projects involving multiple resources and spanning many months from start to finish.
• Ability to react…