Infection Control/ Employee Health Nurse
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing, this position develops, coordinates, and carries out daily activities related to infection control surveillance, staff education, and employee health services. Responsibilities include participating in orientation and ongoing education programs, serving on committees, engaging with professional organizations, and supporting special projects as assigned. Key duties include developing and maintaining an employee health program; tracking and managing vaccination and immunization records; providing care and follow-up for employees with routine health needs, occupational exposures, or work-related injuries; and conducting outbreak investigations. The role is responsible for preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) while promoting a safe and healthy work environment for all staff. This position provides support to Griffin Memorial Hospital and two nearby facilities, ensuring consistent practices and standards across all locations.
Requirements
- Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing
- Bachelor’s in Nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; OR Associate in Nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; OR Associate in Nursing and three years of LPN experience in psychiatric nursing.
- Relevant education, training, experience and/or certification by the Board of Infection Control.
- Strong commitment to patient well-being and safety
- Belief that recovery is possible!
Responsibilities
- Develops, coordinates, and carries out daily activities related to infection control surveillance, staff education, and employee health services.
- Participates in orientation and ongoing education programs.
- Serves on committees.
- Engages with professional organizations.
- Supports special projects as assigned.
- Develops and maintains an employee health program.
- Tracks and manages vaccination and immunization records.
- Provides care and follow-up for employees with routine health needs, occupational exposures, or work-related injuries.
- Conducts outbreak investigations.
- Responsible for preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
- Promotes a safe and healthy work environment for all staff.
- Provides support to Griffin Memorial Hospital and two nearby facilities, ensuring consistent practices and standards across all locations.
Benefits
- Generous benefits allowance
- Comprehensive Health Coverage with no pre-existing condition exclusions
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- 11 paid holidays
- 15 days of vacation in the first year
- 15 days of sick leave in the first year
- Retirement Savings Plan with a generous company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Longevity Bonuses
- Training Opportunities for CEU requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
