What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Control RN or Certified Infection Control Professional position at Prairie Band Health Services?
Description
**Become a Part of Our Caring Community!**
We’re thrilled to invite compassionate and skilled Infection Control Travel Registered Nurses (RNs) or Certified Infection Control Professional (CICP), to become an integral part of our dedicated team at Gallup Indian Medical Center in the heart of beautiful Gallup, NM. This Long-Term Contract Travel RN position at our IHS facility offers you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.
At Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC), a welcoming 99-bed hospital located on the Navajo Reservation, you will find a diverse array of clinical specialties at work, including Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Anesthesia, OB/GYN, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Radiology, Pathology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, and Urology. We serve one of the highest patient volumes in the Indian Health Service, with approximately 250,000 outpatient visits and 5,800 inpatient admissions each year. By becoming part of our team, you will join a supportive community that truly values collaboration and mutual respect.
**What We Offer:**
- A long-term contract lasting from 13 weeks to a year, with flexible options for extension
- 8-hour shifts
- Level III Trauma center to enhance your professional journey
- The flexibility to work with any US nursing license, promoting inclusivity
- Preferred certifications: BLS, & CIC or CICP
- Required infection control skills to keep our community safe
- At least 2 years of experience as an Infection Control RN
- A Registered Nurse (RN) with an ADN or BSN is preferred, as we value education
- Travel experience is a bonus, enriching your nursing practice
- Previous IHS experience is beneficial, but not mandatory
**Your Role:**
As an Infection Control Nurse or CIP at GIMC, you will be pivotal in promoting patient safety and comfort. Your work in preventing and managing infections will be crucial for the well-being of our patients and the healthcare team.
**Your Responsibilities Include:**
- Developing and implementing thoughtful infection control policies and procedures
- Conducting detailed assessments and reviewing infection-related data with care
- Educating and empowering staff and patients with infection prevention knowledge
- Collaborating lovingly with healthcare teams to address infection-related concerns
- Monitoring infection trends and outbreaks, ensuring swift responses
- Guiding best practices for sterilization and disinfection with compassion
- Supporting the facility in adhering to regulatory standards for the safety of all
- Conducting infection control audits and surveillance to maintain a healthy environment
- Must be a Certified Infection Control Specialist or (CIC) credentialed.
You’ll also have opportunities to engage in quality improvement initiatives, where your insights can help shape our practices and improve care.
**Additional Information:**
We understand the importance of adaptability. This job description may evolve, and we warmly encourage team members to embrace new responsibilities and opportunities for growth as they arise.
**Indian Preference Exercised:**
At Prairie Band, LLC, we celebrate diversity and strive to create a genuinely inclusive environment. This position is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, where we will give preference in accordance with established guidelines.
**Step into a Meaningful Role with Us:**
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Requirements
- Minimum of (2) two years experience required
- Infection Control Experience in an Acute Care Setting required
- Bachelor’s degree, Associate degree, or Diploma from an accredited professional nursing education program or appropriate experience as a CICP.
- Active BLS (Basic Life Support) required
- Certified Infection Control Preventionist or CIC Credentialed
- Applicant must have active and unrestricted, current licensure as a Professional Registered Nurse (RN) in any State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules
- Must be a US citizen living primarily in the United States
- Must be willing to pass a federal background check
Apply today to talk with our recruiting team!
