Infection Control Nurse & Nurse Educator

UHS • Lancaster, PA

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About The Position

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital (LBHH) is a newly opened (July, 2018) 126-bed, inpatient psychiatric hospital and start-up joint venture between Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine and Universal Health Services.
In addition to a general adult unit and dedicated adolescent unit, the new facility will also offer services for treating those with co-occurring disorders on the psychiatric-medical unit, an intensive adult unit to care for those with severe conditions, as well as a women’s trauma unit.
How will you make a difference at LBHH?
Infection Control Nurse (RN) at Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital is responsible for the development and implementation of an infection control program for all inpatient and partial hospital programs to include the surveillance, prevention, and control of infection to reduce the risks of acquiring and transmitting infection among patients and employees.
Infection Control Nurse (RN)/ Nurse Educator is responsible for completing the following duties and tasks:
The Infection Control Nurse functions in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Lancaster Behavioral Health System and the Standards of Practice of the Center for Disease Control.
Must possess knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing principles, working knowledge of microbiology, immunology and epidemiology, age-specific growth and development.
The Infection Control Nurse provides employee health services, patient and staff education, and coordinates the Infection Control function.
Supports, conducts, and oversees an ongoing system of education and updated best practices education for members of nursing staff with a focus on professional development.
Formulates educational resources, arranges orientation of newly hired employees, assesses the unique training needs of established staff, organizes in-services, and participates in the hiring process as necessary.
What do our current staff value at LBHH?
An environment that puts patient care first.
One of the most rewarding aspects of working as an LBHH employee 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 with LBHH.
Supportive and responsive leadership.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
What’s in it for me?
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
Robust tuition reimbursement
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
An opportunity to make a difference every single day.

Requirements

• One (1) year prior psychiatric nursing experience preferred, prior experience in infection control practice required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure and registration by the Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners as a registered nurse.
• CPR certification is required upon hire and will be provided at orientation if needed.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Certification by the Certification Board for Infection Control or APIC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of an infection control program for all inpatient and partial hospital programs
• Surveillance, prevention, and control of infection to reduce the risks of acquiring and transmitting infection among patients and employees
• Functions in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Lancaster Behavioral Health System and the Standards of Practice of the Center for Disease Control
• Provides employee health services, patient and staff education, and coordinates the Infection Control function
• Supports, conducts, and oversees an ongoing system of education and updated best practices education for members of nursing staff with a focus on professional development
• Formulates educational resources
• Arranges orientation of newly hired employees
• Assesses the unique training needs of established staff
• Organizes in-services
• Participates in the hiring process as necessary

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Robust tuition reimbursement
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• An opportunity to make a difference every single day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree