Infection Control Nurse

West Virginia Office of Shared Administration

• $67K — $101K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current West Virginia RN license required.
  • Minimum of three years of full-time RN experience.
  • Experience in infection control or quality improvement preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills for data collection and analysis.
  • Ability to present findings and recommendations effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patient care quality and outcomes related to infections.
  • Collect and analyze healthcare-associated infection data.
  • Monitor compliance with infection prevention measures.
  • Prepare and deliver educational sessions for staff.
  • Collaborate with the employee health program.
  • Plan and report on communicable diseases as required by law.
  • Perform related duties as necessary.

Benefits

  • $12,500 appointment incentive for a 12-month commitment.
  • Mandatory overtime may be required.
  • Tobacco-free campus policy.
  • Drug screening and background check required for employment.
Full Job Description
Salary : $67,440.00 - $101,160.00 Annually
Location : Lewis, WV
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: SHRP27021-B
Department: Health Facilities
Division: William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital
Opening Date: 10/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

General Description
Evaluates quality of patient care and patient outcomes as they relate to healthcare-associated infections. Collects, prepares, and analyzes healthcare associated infection data, presents the data, and provides recommendations for actions. Monitors compliance in use of barriers and infection prevention measures. Prepares and presents educational offerings for staff and serves as a resource for staff. Collaborates and assists with the hospital's employee health program. Plans and collects data for continuous QI and monitoring/reporting communicable diseases to the state as required by law and regulatory standards. Applicants will be screened and selected on ability to provide a safe and sanitary environment as well as prevention of the development and transmission of disease and infection. Performs related duties as required. Mandatory overtime is an essential function of this position. This is a tobacco free campus. Applicants selected for employment must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug screening test. All employees shall be subject to drug testing for probable cause as set forth in bureau and agency policies. Applicant must successfully complete background check.

This position is eligible for an appointment incentive of $12,500.00 to the selected applicant who agrees to work for the facility for a minimum period of twelve (12) months.

SHRP27021-B
0512P01780
Minimum Qualifications
Education:

None.

Licensure/Certifications:

Current West Virginia license to practice as a registered nurse.

Experience:

Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as a Registered Nurse.

Internal Applicants Only:

Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as a Registered Nurse.

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