Registered Nurse Senior; RN; SHW

Registered Nurse Senior (RN) - SHW - 25925

40.00 - 40.00 USD per hour

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

* THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.*

State Hospital West (SHW) in Nampa is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Sr to serve as the hospital’s Infection Control / Employee Health Nurse. This position is responsible for leading hospital-wide infection prevention and control activities, supporting employee health initiatives, monitoring healthcare-associated infections, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Infection Control / Employee Health Nurse works collaboratively with nursing, medical staff, pharmacy, administration, and other departments to identify infection risks, implement prevention strategies, provide staff education, and support continuous quality improvement. The position also plays a lead role in the Antibiotic Stewardship Program (ASP) and the development and evaluation of the hospital’s Infection Prevention and Control Plan and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA).

Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC®) through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC®), or the ability to obtain certification within three years of hire, is required.

This position is not eligible for telework.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace.

Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug  addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
• Lead hospital-wide infection prevention and control activities, ensuring compliance with TJC, CDC, OSHA, CMS, and public health requirements.
• Conduct infection surveillance, monitor trends and risks, and implement appropriate interventions to prevent and control infections.
• Coordinate Employee Health activities, including employee screenings, vaccinations, illness and exposure assessments, and return-to-work recommendations.
• Ensure timely reporting of communicable diseases and other reportable conditions to appropriate health authorities.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the Infection Prevention and Control Plan, ICRA, and related quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in the Antibiotic Stewardship Program by monitoring antibiotic use, evaluating outcomes, and providing education on appropriate use.
• Prepare and present infection prevention data, reports, and recommendations to leadership committees, and clinical staff.
• Provide infection prevention and employee health education and consultation to staff, while collaborating with leadership, healthcare providers, and public health partners to address infection risks and improve practices.

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for…