What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local Contract Infection Preventionist - $57 per hour position at TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company?
TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a local contract nurse RN Infection Control for a local contract nursing job in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Infection Control
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 05/04/2026
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Title: Infection Prevention Nurse
Length of assignment: 09
Shift: 07:00 AM End Time: 03:30 PM
Minimum guarantee: 40
Location: Parkersburg, WV
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the Center's Infection Prevention and Control Program and functions as a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator, and facilitator for staff in multiple locations, focusing on the following areas:
• Infection Prevention & Control Activities at the center level
• Outcome & Process Surveillance, including identifying, investigating, analyzing, controlling, and reporting infections
• Outbreak Management
• Employee Health
1. Orientation:
1.1 Supports Welcoming program/general orientation by providing infection prevention and control training for newly hired employees.
1.2 Reviews the immunization documentation/status for new hires with the center to ensure compliance upon hire.
1.3 Ensures necessary TB screening and documentation is completed per regulatory requirements.
1.4 Ensures Hepatitis B vaccination is offered, and initiated or declination signed, for new hires, within regulatory requirements. 2. Nurse Education:
2.1 Develops and implements education programs in response to identified infection control needs identified through QAPI, rounding, center quality measures, or any other means.
2.2 Teaches staff current accepted patient care and center practices as they relate to infection prevention and control.
2.3 Performs rounds on units to:
2.3.1 Review & monitor infection prevention and control issues.
2.3.2 Monitor/observe infection prevention and control practices to identify educational needs.
2.3.3 Identify environmental issues that could contribute to the spread of infectious diseases and report findings for follow up.
2.3.4 Evaluate compliance with Standard and Transmission based Precautions & provide education regarding appropriate usage when needed.
3. Infection Prevention & Control and Employee Health:
3.1 Develops, implements, monitors, and maintains the IPCP for the center; with the goals of the program being the following:
3.1.1 Ensuring the quality of patient care as it relates to the investigation, control and prevention of infections and communicable diseases within the center.
3.1.2 Preventing the spread of infections and communicable diseases to patients, staff, volunteers, and individuals providing services under a contractual basis.
3.1.3 Minimizing the risk of infection-related outbreaks within the center.
3.2 Completes surveillance and tracking:
3.2.1 Maintains infection prevention and control records per policy and regulatory requirements.
3.2.2 Analyzes & identifies and presents center trends/variances and develops plans in conjunction with Center QAPI process.
3.3 Facilitates completion of the Infection Control Risk Assessment of the Center's patient population and center.
3.4 Integrates the Infection Control and Prevention program with the Center's QAPI processes, is a member of all Center's QAPI committee, and regularly reports on the status of the IPCP.
3.5 Oversees/assures implementation and quality of the patient/resident influenza and pneumococcal vaccine programs.
3.6 Supports the center antimicrobial stewardship program that includes antibiotic use and prescribing protocols, laboratory communication, and a system for monitoring antimicrobial use.
3.7 Directs implementation of Infection Control and Prevention policies and procedures and facilitates review and update of the program at least annually.
3.8 Provides oversight to Employee Health Program to include:
3.8.1 Tracking of TST administration and interpretation and/or IGRA blood tests for Tuberculosis screening, Hepatitis B vaccine series administration, and regulatory documentation for employees.
3.8.2 Training/Competency testing of licensed nurses upon hire and annually, who administer and record, in mm of induration, the results of Tuberculin skin tests.
3.8.3 Oversight of Universal Influenza program & tracking of influenza immunizations for employees.
3.9 Reviews "Initial Health Survey” completed by new employees and requests appropriate documentation.
3.10 Consults with employee and their supervisor when an employee with a communicable disease or infected skin lesion must be prohibited from direct contact with patients or their food.
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Talent Burst Job ID #26-09637. Posted job title: RN - Infection Prevention
About TalentBurst, IncTalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.
Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.
Salary : $57