Educator and Infection Preventionist

Lifepoint Health • Keller, TX

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About The Position

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller is seeking an Educator and Infection Preventionist to support and lead nursing education and infection prevention in an inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital. The role works with a team focused on effective communication and teamwork to deliver patient care. It is described as part time, with night shifts from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m., including one shift on the floor and one shift as CN per week.

The position leads assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of education programs, including clinical orientation for new employees. It also develops the annual hospital-wide Infection Control Plan, evaluates the program’s effectiveness, and reports findings to leadership and appropriate committees. The hospital provides individualized rehabilitation for people recovering from severe injury or illness, including stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.
• At least 2 years of experience as a bedside Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, evaluating, and/or directing educational activities for clinical personnel.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• CPR/BCLS certification required.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing strongly preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of education programs.
• Coordinate clinical orientation for new employees.
• Develop the annual hospital-wide Infection Control Plan.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the infection control program.
• Report infection control program findings to leadership and appropriate committees.
• Support and lead the nursing team in providing patient care.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage; medical plans start at $10 per pay period, with tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree