Infection Control Registered Nurse
Company: VitalCore Health Strategies
Location: Woodville
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Join the VitalCore Team in
Mississippi! We’r e people who are fueled by passion, not by
profit. VitalCoreHealth Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in
Correctional Health Care has openings for an Infection Control
Registered Nurse at Wilkinson County Correctional Facility in
Woodville, MS! Looking for a rewarding career in the field of
healthcare with competitive wages, annual incentive bonus, and
excellent benefits? At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining
and acquiring compassionate and dedicated individuals who are
committed to providing quality services. Join our team and
experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a
positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation
of the hard work and dedication of our staff. INFECTION
PREVENTIONIST / REGISTERED NURSE (RN) BENEFITS PACKAGE: Holiday Pay
: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day,
Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day,
Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day Medical Dental Vision Health
Savings Account Life Insurance Short Term/Long Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program
and Discount Center 401K & Plan Matching PTO Annual Incentive Bonus
INFECTION CONTROL / REGISTERED NURSE (RN) POSITION SUMMARY An
Infection Control / Registered Nurse (RN) delivers quality care
consistent within the scope of practice as outlined by the local
state nurse practice act for Registered Nurses. The Infection
Control RN works in accordance with local practice acts and
regulations, delegates and ensures supervision of nursing
activities and functions to other competent nursing personnel
appropriate to their scope of practice. The Infection Control RN
will manage the responsibilities of the Infection Control Program
and maintain the national standards for infection control in
healthcare at all facilities. The Infection Control RN will provide
a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment, and help prevent the
development and transmission of communicable diseases and
infections. INFECTION PREVENTIONIST / REGISTERED NURSE (RN) MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Licensure
as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment. Possesses an
active CPR certification. Remains knowledgeable about specific
state laws and regulations governing practice. Satisfactory
completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to
demonstrate aptitude as assigned by role. Must be a bachelors
prepared (or higher) nurse with experience in healthcare infection
control, who possesses (or obtains within six months of hire)
certification in infection control from a nationally recognized
organization such as the Association for Professionals in Infection
Control (APIC); Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
(SHEA). VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity
employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive
workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate
and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for
their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. Keywords:
Registered Nurse, RN, Correctional Healthcare, Nurse, rn,
registered nurse, infection control, infection prevention,
infection preventionist INDMS Full-Time Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p
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