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DIRECTOR OF INFECTION CONTROL (RN)

Peoria, Illinois

Welcome to Centurion Health, a leading force in healthcare dedicated to serving special populations. We specialize in providing healthcare services to multi-site large populations. At Centurion Health, we’re not just setting the standard; we’re going beyond patient care and redefining it with excellence in healthcare nationwide.


Overview

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Shift: Day
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Travel Percentage: None
jobCategory: Nursing Professional & Support

Description

Salary up to $105k

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections.   We are currently seeking a Full-time Director of Infection Control (Registered Nurse) to join our Regional Office team in Springfield, Illinois. This is a remote/traveling position. Candidates must reside in Illinois and live a commutable distance to our regional office for meetings and sites. Weekly travel will vary week by week -- 1x/week up to 5x/week, as needed.  

The Infection Control Director (Registered Nurse) oversees the operations of the infection prevention, epidemiology and relevant safety of incarcerated individuals in a correctional setting.  This person identifies as promptly as possible patients and staff who have acquired infection and maintain a register of all notified infections. They coordinate and implement our Infection Control Program.  This person ensures compliance with isolation techniques and procedures to provide optimum care for patients.


Qualifications

  • APIC Certification; certification in Infection Control preferred
  • 1-3 years’ experience providing nursing care in a public health environment or acute care setting with a focus on infection prevention and control
  • Clear/Active Illinois Registered Nurse license
  • Experience working with a high degree of autonomy required
  • Must have the ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with staff and institutional administration
  • Computer skills required include Microsoft Office
  • Corrections experience preferred
  • Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ BLS
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

  • Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Continuing Education benefits
  • Much more...

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