INFECTION CONTROL NURSE

UHS•Cape Girardeau, MO

About The Position

The Infection Control / Nurse Educator is a Registered Nurse who is responsible for coordinating the activities of the Infection Control Program, assuming direct responsibility for infection surveillance and reporting, and providing technical support and education for the hospital staff. The IC Nurse is also responsible nursing staff education and training, and for the employee health compliance program. The IC Nurse also functions as the Nursing Educator and is responsible for assisting the CNO in evaluating; reviewing, designing and implementing hospital training events with respect to all RN/LPN/CNA/MHT staff required training.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Missouri
A thorough knowledge of TJC, Medicare, OSHA regulations and all other state and federal regulatory standards

Nice To Haves

MSN Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing preferred
Credentialing by ANCC preferred
2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity at unit-based level preferred
Preferred 2 years’ experience in acute medical nursing care environment
Preferred certification in Infection Prevention/Control (CIC) or will obtain certification within two years of employment

Responsibilities

Coordinating the activities of the Infection Control Program
Assuming direct responsibility for infection surveillance and reporting
Providing technical support and education for the hospital staff
Nursing staff education and training
Managing the employee health compliance program
Assisting the CNO in evaluating, reviewing, designing and implementing hospital training events with respect to all RN/LPN/CNA/MHT staff required training