Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs in Augusta, GA
Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control performs hospital-wide surveillance and data collection as part of an overall infection-control program. Investigates possible incidences of infection and implements remedial action. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control works with the infection control committee to establish infection control standards and procedures, and educates staff on how to prevent and control infections. Informs the appropriate state and county organizations of any reportable infections and diseases. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires a valid state RN license. May require CIC certification. Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Infection Control/ Staff Educator Nurse (RN)
- Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta
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Augusta, GA
FULL_TIME
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Responsibilities:Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is a multi-discipline behavioral healthcare center that offers mental health services to the communities of surrounding Augusta, Georgia. The Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is an acute and residential treatment facility providing balanced, top-notch clinical care to children, adolescents and young adults. We provide a carefully-structured and supportive environment, and our education program is accredited through the Georgia Accrediting Commission. Lighthouse Care Center is looking for a magnificent Infection Control/ Staff Educator Nurse (RN). This is a full time position.
Much more available online at: https://lighthousecarecenters.com/
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:- Manages and provides required education to the entire staff
- Responsible for employee health. Employee health encompasses administration and management of Hepatitis B vaccinations and PPD annual checks.
- Requires expert knowledge of basic nursing skills (patient assessment, infection control, medication administration, etc.) and a desire to pass that knowledge on to others.
- Works closely with Human Resources to provide new hire orientation.
- Evaluates the educational needs to ensure on-going continuing education and adherence to applicable required in-service education for all staff.
- Identifies, assesses, and implements in-service programs as needed regarding the satisfactory performance of clinical skills and knowledge.
- Serves as Infection Control Nurse, plans, organizes, develops, coordinates, and directs our infection control program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern such programs, and as may be directed by the Chief Executive Officer, Director of Nursing and the Infection Control Committee to ensure that an effective infection control program is maintained at all times.
Comprehensive benefits package including:- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Education and Certification Reimbursement
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries.
Education/Experience:Qualified candidates must have be a Licensed Registered Nurse within the State of Georgia and must possess a minimum of a Degree in Nursing, preferably a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Two-four years of experience as a nurse, and clinical training experience. Two years’ experience in mental health field preferred, but not required.
Skills:Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Mathematical Skills:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measures, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:Ability to identify and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Environmental Conditions:Primarily works indoors in a climate controlled environment, within close proximity of other staff. Potential exposures to unpleasant odors, blood and other bodily fluids.
Physical Requirements:Visual acuity is required to review and communication information from the patient medical record. Physical demands require daily walking, standing, and sitting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long period of times, verbally communicate with the employees, be attentive and able to listen effectively for any potential safety issue on the unit, walk, and occasionally sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must be able to assist with physically restraining a patient when necessary. - 1 Month Ago
Infection Control Nurse RN
- Harborview Augusta
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Augusta, GA
FULL_TIME
- Responsibilities: Provide direct patient care, including administering medications, performing treatments, and monitoring vital signs Collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to dev...
- 25 Days Ago
Clinical Risk Manager / Infection Control Nurse
- Williston Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
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Williston, SC
FULL_TIME
- $5000 SIGN ON BONUS!!!! Responsible for clinical identification, risk evaluation and coordination of corrective action implementation related to risk issues. Provides intervention and education relate...
- 27 Days Ago
Travel Dialysis RN Registered Nurse
- Focus Staff Services
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Waynesboro, GA
OTHER
- OverviewWe currently have a client in Waynesboro, GA looking for a Travel Dialysis RN Registered Nurse! Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Dialysis RN who is highly motivated and energetic.Contract As...
- 19 Days Ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Sylvania, Georgia
- Towne Nursing Staff
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Sylvania, GA
FULL_TIME
- ESHYFT is a mobile app that connects nurses to flexible shifts at long-term care facilities. In 25 states, vetted CNAs, LPNs, and RNs, use ESHYFT’s top-rated nurse app to pick up shifts where they wan...
- 3 Days Ago
Travel PSYCH RN - Psychiatric Registered Nurse
- Focus Staff Services
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Augusta, GA
OTHER
- OverviewFocus Staff is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse for a travel contract in Augusta, GA. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a Psych setting. Contract Length: 4 S...
- 1 Month Ago
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Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
- PruittHealth
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Augusta, GA
- Hospice is not job but a calling! Thanks to our PruittHealth Hospice caregivers, home is where the healing takes place. ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Nursing Assistant - ICF [3rd Shift] - Gracewood Campus
- State of Georgia
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Augusta, GA
- Third Shift: 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. * Under direct supervision, performs assigned direct care activities and basic nursi...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE- Augusta
- BrightSpring Health Services
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Grovetown, GA
- Our Company ResCare Community Living Overview Join a team of passionate and caring clinicians who make a difference in p...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Cook
- Williston Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
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Williston, SC
- Position Summary The cook prepares and serves food including texture modified and therapeutic diets according to the fac...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Nurse - RN Case Manager
- Professional Case Management
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Barnwell, SC
- Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms! Hiring Case Managers in South Carolina Come join our growing team! A f...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
RN Case Manager - Paid Drive Time
- Professional Case Management
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Barnwell, SC
- Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms! Hiring Case Managers in South Carolina Come join our growing team! A f...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Sales Representative Hospice
- PruittHealth
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Aiken, SC
- HOSPICE SALES REPRESENTATIVE - Monday to Friday, Salaried, Dayshift Position JOB PURPOSE: A sales professional whose pri...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
PERSONAL CARE AIDE Augusta, GA Caregiver (Home Care Aide) 03-05-2022
- Help at Home, LLC
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Augusta, GA
- PERSONAL CARE AIDE 119 Davis Road, Suite 2B, Augusta GA 30907 The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is responsible for the c...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Augusta, Georgia
Augusta is located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, about 150 miles (240 km) east of Atlanta and 70 miles (110 km) west of Columbia. The city is located at 33°28′12″N 81°58′30″W / 33.47000°N 81.97500°W / 33.47000; -81.97500 (33.470, −81.975).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Augusta–Richmond County balance has a total area of 306.5 square miles (793.8 km2), of which 302.1 square miles (782.4 km2) is land and 4.3 square miles (11.1 km2) (1.42%) is water.
Augusta is located about halfway up the Savannah River on the fall line, which creates a number of small falls on the...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Staff Nurse - RN - Infection Control jobs
$85,822 to $102,964
Augusta, Georgia area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago
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