Infection Control and Quality Nurse

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville•Greenville, MS

About The Position

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville is seeking an experienced Employee Health / Infection Control / Quality Nurse to support employee wellness, infection prevention, and quality performance initiatives. The role manages employee health programs and infection control surveillance and supports quality improvement and regulatory readiness in alignment with Joint Commission, CDC, OSHA, and State requirements. This is a flex position, with hours determined by facility needs and approved budget. The position oversees employee health services, including physicals, TB testing, immunizations, health screenings, confidential records, and follow-up care for employees returning from illness, injury, or maternity leave. It conducts infection surveillance and inspections, educates staff, coordinates with infection control consultants, and supports reporting and regulatory compliance. The nurse also assists with QAPI activities, audits, tracers, quality metrics, policy review, performance improvement, corrective action planning, and identification of risks and improvement opportunities.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved Practical/Vocational Nursing Program.
Current LPN/LVN license in the State of Mississippi.
Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills.
Ability to manage confidential information.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
Exposure Category II, involving potential exposure to blood or bodily fluids.
Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs as needed.

Nice To Haves

RN preferred but not required.
Minimum 1 year of nursing experience preferred.
Experience in employee health, infection control, quality, or compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the facility’s Employee Health Program.
Conduct employee physicals, TB testing, immunizations, and health screenings.
Maintain confidential employee health and exposure records.
Provide follow-up care for employees returning from illness, injury, or maternity leave.
Conduct infection surveillance, data collection, and reporting.
Complete monthly infection control inspection rounds and reports.
Educate staff on infection prevention practices and inspection findings.
Ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, Joint Commission, and State regulations.
Coordinate with APIC-certified Infection Control consultants.
Notify appropriate agencies of reportable or communicable diseases.
Provide infection control education to new hires and annually.
Support Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
Assist with audits, tracers, and regulatory readiness.
Track, trend, and report quality and infection-related metrics.
Participate in policy review, performance improvement initiatives, and corrective action planning.
Collaborate with leadership to identify risks and improvement opportunities.