Infection Control/ Nurse Educator (RN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Gilbert, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Copper Springs is hiring a full-time Infection Control/Nurse Educator (RN) for its behavioral health hospital in Gilbert, Arizona. The role directs and coordinates the hospital’s infection prevention and control program to protect patients, employees, and guests from communicable diseases. It is responsible for infection surveillance, reporting, technical support, staff education, and coordinating prevention and intervention measures and their tracking systems.

The position also supports nursing quality and operations, including assisting the CNO with nursing activities and staff interviews, conducting new employee training and orientation, and participating in departmental and team meetings. The Infection Control/Nurse Educator is also a working RN who personally provides and documents nursing care to support quality patient care and proper execution of treatment plans.

The position is scheduled for five eight-hour day shifts, generally 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with some flexibility required. Copper Springs is a 96-bed behavioral health hospital offering inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction programs for adults and seniors.

Requirements

• Current RN license; must hold an Arizona state license or a compact license with Arizona endorsement.
• Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school; BSN or ADN.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• APIC membership and completion of EPI training.
• Completion of CPI training within 30 days.
• Three years of experience as a Behavioral Health RN in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of supervisory experience.
• Infection control certification.
• Nurse education experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the hospital’s infection prevention and control program to protect patients, employees, and guests from communicable diseases.
• Conduct infection surveillance and infection-control reporting, and provide technical support and education to facility staff.
• Coordinate infection-prevention and intervention measures and their tracking and reporting systems.
• Compare laboratory reports with communicable-disease lists to identify conditions requiring infection-control procedures.
• Advise and consult with physicians, nurses, and hospital personnel about precautions to protect patients, staff, and others from contamination or infection.
• Investigate infection-control problems and arrange follow-up care for people exposed to infection or disease.
• Instruct hospital personnel in universal and specific infection-control procedures.
• Ensure the facility meets infection-prevention and control standards of regulatory bodies by following current CDC guidelines.
• Assist the CNO in directing nursing activities, assessing and monitoring nursing-service quality, and interviewing staff.
• Conduct new employee training and orientation.
• Participate in departmental and team meetings.
• Personally provide nursing care and ensure proper execution and documentation of treatment plans.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including 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