Interim Director of Infection Control - Traveler

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Ascension Travel Program & Interim Leadership
• Schedule: Full-time, Days
• Hospital: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals
• Location: Wichita, KS
• Rates may vary by location and specialty. Stipends follow GSA guidelines based on the zip code of the facility. Please consult with your Recruiter to learn more.
  Will serve as an Interim Travel Nursing leader with the potential to serve various Ascension hospitals.
  This is a short-term assignment, 3-6 months, with the possibility to extend.
  For more information about the internal Ascension Travel Program, please visit our site.

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Master’s degree or combination of Bachelor’s degree and experience preferred.

Work Experience:

• 5 years of experience required.
• 10 years of experience preferred.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
• 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

• Direct services, workflow and resources for assigned nursing travelers.
• Develop departmental goals and objectives consistent with medical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements of the health care delivery system.
• Direct clinical activities, including patient assessment, care plan development, service level determination, patient visits, and complaint management.
• Prepare and monitor budget(s) and ensure that assigned nursing area operates within allocated funds. Coordinate and direct internal and externally-driven audits.
• Plan, organize and direct all activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating and continuing education initiatives.