Educator & Infection Prevention Registered Nurse (RN)

Lifepoint Health • Youngstown, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Educator & Infection Prevention Registered Nurse (RN) Job Type: Full-time | Days Schedule: 5x8, Days, No Weekends or Holidays Your experience matters Mercy Youngstown Behavioral Health is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Educator & Infection Prevention RN joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team To better serve our community, we are expanding our inpatient capacity from 48 to 72 beds . This growth allows us to welcome more individuals into our specialized, comfortable healing spaces. It also expands our tight-knit team of professionals who bring dynamic energy to our halls every single day. As part of this team, you will not just manage protocols—you will actively shape a culture of safety, mentorship, and clinical excellence across the entire facility.

Requirements

• Current Ohio RN license
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school or certified Infection Control Practitioner.
• Complete APIC EPI Course and Member of APIC within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Previous infection control preferred

Responsibilities

• Annually reviews and revises hospital infection control plan, implementing any necessary protocol for the following year.
• Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to conduct the antimicrobial stewardship program.
• Educates and coaches staff on procedures and general information for current infections in the community, common infections of the healthcare industry, blood borne pathogens, and hand hygiene.
• Instructs staff on CDC preventative measures on infection.
• Ensure the hospital has flu vaccinations in a timely manner and monitors compliance for staff and patients.
• Monitors the staff and patient PPD testing, ensuring accurate records are maintained and staff are being tested on a timely basis.
• Monitors the facility’s needle sticks and creates preventative plans to eliminate accidents.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of infection control regulations of TJC, CMS, Medicaid, state and federal laws, and ensures the hospital’s compliance with such standards.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree