INFECTION CONTROL/ EMPLOYEE HEALTH NURSE (RN)
About The Position
Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking an Infection Control/ Employee Health Nurse our inpatient hospital. If you're passionate about working in the behavioral health setting and have the desire to work with a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to serving our patients, we want to hear from you! Why is Sierra Vista Hospital a great place to work? Dynamic people Team-oriented environment Opportunity for advancement Great training program for new grads! Rewarding career opportunities POSITION SUMMARY The Infection Control Nurse (R.N.) is responsible for coordinating the activities of the Facility’s infection control program, by assuming direct responsibility for infection surveillance, infection control reporting, and provision of infection control technical support and education for the facility staff. This position exercises independent discretion & judgement & gives direction as needed.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of three (2) years’ experience as a registered nurse in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred. Experience in infection control preferred.
- Currently licensed to practice by the State Board of Nursing.
- Valid driver's license preferred.
- May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Nice To Haves
- bachelor’s degree
- three (2) years’ experience as a registered nurse in a psychiatric health-care facility
- Experience in infection control
- Valid driver's license
Responsibilities
- coordinating the activities of the Facility’s infection control program
- assuming direct responsibility for infection surveillance
- infection control reporting
- provision of infection control technical support and education for the facility staff
- exercises independent discretion & judgement & gives direction as needed
