Travel Nurse RN - $1,989 per week in Lawrence, MA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Other Location: Lawrence, MA Agency:
Mindlance Health Pay: $1,989 per week Shift Information: Days - 3
days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/2/2026
About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance
Health to find a qualified Other RN in Lawrence, Massachusetts,
01841! ID: 75235912 Shift: Days Description: SUMMARY The Infection
Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the development, assessment,
implementation, monitoring and management of the infection
prevention program in the facility. The IP will work to identify,
investigate, monitor, and report healthcare associated infections
and communicable diseases. The IP collaborates with teams and
individuals to create, educate, and sustain infection prevention.
strategies, as well as provide feedback. The IP conducts ongoing
staff training and quality assurance performance improvement
monitoring to insure adherence with the organizational standards,
professional guidelines, state, and federal regulations. The IP
works collaboratively with the leadership team in the development
and oversight of the facility Antibiotic Stewardship Program (ASP).
The Infection Preventionist reports to the Director of Nursing
DEPARTMENTAL EXPECTATION OF EMPLOYEE Adheres to MI's Policies and
Procedures Acts as a role model within and outside of MI Performs
duties as workload necessitates. Maintains a positive and
respectful attitude Consistently reports to work on time prepared
to perform duties of position Adheres to Department dress code.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other
duties may be assigned. 1. Program Management: Develop, implement,
and evaluate the organizational infection prevention program to
include policies and procedures for surveillance, pandemic
preparedness, hand hygiene, standard precautions, employee and
resident infection control education, employee health, outbreak
management, transmission-based precautions and Antibiotic
Stewardship. Establish routine, ongoing, and systematic collection,
analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of surveillance date to
identify infections, infection risks, communicable disease
outbreaks and to maintain. or improve resident health status.
Utilize nationally recognized surveillance criteria such as but not
limited to CDC s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) or the
McGeer criteria to track trends and identify opportunities for
improvement based on data analysis. Ensure the ASP program meets
all regulatory and reporting requirements. Develop an annual
surveillance plan based on the population(s) served, services
provided, and analysis of surveillance data. Coordinates the
facility's annual infection control risk assessment and reports
into QAPI committee. Evaluate and modify the surveillance plan and
infection prevention policies and procedures no less than annually
and as needed. Conduct surveillance following current and approved
definitions of infection and standard methodologies for case
identification, data collection, and reporting. Participates in
national collaboratives and external reporting to National
Healthcare Network (NHSN) as required. 2. Design and Deliver
Education Provide infection prevention education at time of hire,
no less than annually and when lapses in adherences occur. Acts as
subject matter expert and resource within the healthcare center to
residents/families, partners, providers, visitors, community, and
public health regarding infection prevention and control measures,
including identification of infectious disease processes. Create a
process for demonstrating competencies following each training
activity 3. Regulatory Requirements Comply with regulatory and
mandatory reporting requirements at the local, state and federal
levels. Maintain current knowledge with CMS, state and federal
regulatory agencies and public health guidelines as it relates to
infection prevention. 4. Performance Improvement (PI) Participate
in interdisciplinary performance and quality improvement process.
Serve as a member of the quality assessment and performance
improvement committee (QAPI) and reports to the committee on the
infection prevention control program on a regular basis 5.
Occupational Health Participate in the development/review of
occupational health policies and procedures related to infection
prevention and control. Reviews the risk of blood borne pathogens,
OSHA standards, and exposure control plan to ensure implementation
of best practice for occupational health to decrease the likelihood
of exposures to infectious diseases. Develop (or assist with) rates
and trends of occupational exposures. i.e. needle stick injuries
Develop (or assist with) immunization and screening programs i.e.
Influenza and TB Apply work restrictions and recommendations
related to communicable diseases or following an exposure
consistent with CDC and public health guidance. 6. Monitor resident
care practices and develop/maintain resident health program. 7.
Participates in the antibiotic stewardship program that includes
antibiotic use protocols and a system to monitor antibiotic use. 8.
Facility Management Environmental rounding to observe infection
control and prevention compliance of general. maintenance,
plumbing/ventilation, food preparation/storage, laundry
collection/cleaning, infectious waste collection/disposal,
housekeeping/cleaning, disinfection/sanitation, and equipment
cleaning. Position Billing string = Mary Immaculate Health/Care
Services Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:91 5 Benefits of
Travel Nursing A diverse portfolio of experiences adds depth to
your professional profile. This can be beneficial if you decide to
pursue leadership roles, advanced degrees, or specialized
certifications. Different healthcare facilities may have varying
levels of technological advancements. Working in diverse settings
exposes you to a range of medical technologies, contributing to
your technological literacy. Exposure to a variety of cases and
healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment and
decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in
high-pressure situations. Tailor your career path by selecting
assignments that align with your professional goals and interests.
This customization allows you to focus on areas of healthcare that
resonate with your passion. Travel nurses may benefit from tax
advantages such as housing stipends and per diems, helping them
maximize their income and financial stability. Requirements
Required for Onboarding BLS Core Exam - Nursing Infection Control
RN Skills Checklist Ishihara Colorvision Screening LA Fire Safety
Card S.T.A.B.L.E. 29184160EXPTEMP
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