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Infection Control Registered Nurse Corrections

Job in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53244, USA
Listing for: Wellpath
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-19
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Infection Control
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 75000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

You Matter

  • Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved.
  • Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture.
  • Excellent career growth opportunities.
Join us and find a career that supports:
  • Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
  • Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
  • Autonomy in a warm team environment
  • Growth and training
Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

  • Daily Pay, receive your money as you earn it!
  • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
  • Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
  • Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non‑judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most.

For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

How you make a difference

The RN Infection Control proactively prevents the spread of disease and ensures regulatory compliance in staff health management. This position develops and implements infection control plans, including testing, vaccinations, and outbreak response. The role maintains accurate health records, provides staff education, and ensures regulatory adherence through inspections and reporting. It includes conducting risk assessments, making recommendations on cleaning and disinfection practices, and reviewing relevant policies.

The RN Infection Control operates independently within a correctional facility and may travel as needed.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement infection control plans, pre‑employment testing, and vaccination programs.
  • Coordinate employee health activities including exposure response, outbreak management, and health record maintenance.
  • Conduct regular inspections and risk assessments, submitting reports and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Provide staff education and revise policies based on surveillance data and current guidelines.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for infection prevention standards and procedures.
Additional Details

1.0 FTE

Monday‑Friday

5 8‑hour shifts

4 days at Milwaukee County Jail

1 day at Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center

Qualifications & Requirements

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing

EXPERIENCE

  • 1–3 years of experience in nursing or infection prevention, preferably in a clinical or hospital setting
  • Required experience in psychiatric mental health settings and 2–3 years of educator experience preferred
  • Experience in program development, asepsis, microbiology, epidemiology, and hospital operations

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

  • Current RN license in the state of employment or compact state
  • CPR certification (must be able to obtain and maintain)
  • Certification in Infection Prevention preferred or to be completed within two years of employment
  • CIC certification preferred

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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