Registered Nurse - Infection Control Nurse

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Registered Nurses (RN) to work full-time in the medical department at the Jennifer Road Detention Center located in Annapolis, MD. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor, ADON, DON, and HSA.

Available Shifts: Full-Time Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)

Job Responsibilities:

An infection control nurse prevents and manages healthcare-associated infections by developing and implementing policies, educating staff and patients, and monitoring infection rates. Their responsibilities include overseeing hygiene practices, investigating outbreaks, and ensuring compliance with safety guidelines to protect patients and healthcare workers.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Policy development and implementation: They develop, implement, and review infection control protocols, ensuring they align with guidelines from organizations like the CDC.
• Education and training: They educate healthcare staff and patients on essential practices like hand hygiene, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe injection techniques.
• Surveillance and investigation: They monitor infection rates, collect and analyze data, and investigate outbreaks to identify sources and implement containment measures.
• Risk assessment: They conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in the healthcare setting and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Compliance and monitoring: They ensure that staff follow safety protocols, including proper use of PPE, cleaning and disinfection procedures, and waste disposal.
• Collaboration: They work with various healthcare teams and administrators to promote a multidisciplinary approach to infection control.
• Guidance and support: They provide expert advice to colleagues on infection control measures and help manage the proper use of PPE and isolation precautions.
• Performs duties under the supervision of a Medical Director or other mid-level practitioner (i.e. PA-C or CRNP) according to protocols established by the Medical Director.
• Ensure that the proper flow of relevant information (inmate/patient information, unit problems) is disseminated to appropriate personnel.

This position provides a 2-week orientation period where you will be training on the job and shadowing with the nursing staff.

Benefits:

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, and Vision (Single and Family plans are both available). We also offer Life Insurance and Disability options, Generous PTO, Sick and Safe Leave Accrual, Floating Holidays, 401k with match, and a tuition reimbursement program.

Additional Compensation:

In addition to the hourly pay rate PrimeCare Medical also offers Overtime Pay, Shift Differential and Weekend Differential compensation, Premium Holiday Pay, as well as Sign-on Bonus and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.

(Please note that the pay range is not a sliding scale based on experience; it reflects the base pay as well as the differentials offered between shifts.)

The RN is a fast-paced position, and as such we must have someone who has the ability to multi-task and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills. Other requirements include:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland.
• Clinical decision-making ability.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to function independently and demonstrate clinical competency.
• Ability to gain the trust of patients and build a working relationship.

Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of correctional healthcare!