INFECTION CONTROL NURSE/NURSE EDUCATOR

UHS•Tucson, AZ

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking an experienced Infection Control RN/Nurse Educator. Come join our Team for a challenging and rewarding career! Position Summary: The Infection Control/Nurse Educator is a registered professional nurse who will facilitate orientation for all new staff, focusing on nurses in the classroom setting during the last half of orientation, teaching and assessing many competencies and passing new staff off to preceptors who will oversee the completion of the orientation competencies. Assists with formulation and implementation of training in areas identified as requiring follow-up and/or refresher education including but not limited to multi-cultural awareness and a diversity sensitivity curriculum. Evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices; addresses assessed needs with education programs when appropriate. Oversees HeathStreams online education/training, uploads required education monthly for staff to complete. Provides professional supervisions for Behavioral Health Techs (BHTs) and RNs with less than one year of psychiatric experience. This position is responsible for identifying, investigating, monitoring, and reporting healthcare-associated infections. This position collaborates with teams and individuals to create infection prevention strategies, provide feedback, and sustain infection prevention strategies. Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. PVBH is an 84 bed, short-term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency. PVBH has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Situated in Tucson, AZ, at the base of the Catalina Foothills, PVBH is minutes to Saguaro National Park and the University of Arizona. What do our current nurses value at UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Palo Verde offers comprehensive benefits for the Registered Nurse (RN) position, such as: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Great & affordable benefits 401(k) with a match

Requirements

Must have Master's Degree in a related field.
Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar position - preferrable in a behavioral health setting.
Must be certified in infection control and epidemiology.
Must have RN license in AZ.

Responsibilities

Facilitate orientation for all new staff, focusing on nurses in the classroom setting during the last half of orientation, teaching and assessing many competencies and passing new staff off to preceptors who will oversee the completion of the orientation competencies.
Assist with formulation and implementation of training in areas identified as requiring follow-up and/or refresher education including but not limited to multi-cultural awareness and a diversity sensitivity curriculum.
Evaluate patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices; addresses assessed needs with education programs when appropriate.
Oversee HeathStreams online education/training, uploads required education monthly for staff to complete.
Provide professional supervisions for Behavioral Health Techs (BHTs) and RNs with less than one year of psychiatric experience.
Identify, investigate, monitor, and report healthcare-associated infections.
Collaborate with teams and individuals to create infection prevention strategies, provide feedback, and sustain infection prevention strategies.