Educator & Infection Prevention Registered Nurse (RN)

Lifepoint Health • Youngstown, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Youngstown Behavioral Health, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health, is seeking an Educator & Infection Prevention RN. This role is crucial as the hospital expands its inpatient capacity. The successful candidate will not only manage protocols but also actively shape a culture of safety, mentorship, and clinical excellence across the entire facility. The hospital provides high-quality compassionate care for individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges, with programs including 24/7 crisis care and assessment, inpatient mental health and addiction treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for adults age 18+.

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 within 30 days of hire
• Member of APIC within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Previous infection control experience

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