Salary $110k
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 preferre
- Previous leadership experience
- 1-3 years’ experience providing nursing care in a public health environment or acute care setting with a focus on infection prevention and contro
- 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...
Skills Required
- APIC certification
- Previous leadership experience
- 1-3 years of nursing care experience in a public health or acute care setting focused on infection prevention and control
- Clear and active Illinois Registered Nurse license
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy
- Effective written and oral communication with staff and institutional administration
- Microsoft Office computer skills
- Corrections experience
- Active CPR/BLS certification
- Ability to obtain security clearance, including drug screening and criminal background check
What We Do
Centurion Health is a national leader in correctional healthcare, providing comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services to incarcerated populations and other government agencies across numerous states.
