INFECTION CONTROL NURSE

UHS•Cape Girardeau, MO

About The Position

The Infection Control / Nurse Educator is a Registered Nurse responsible for coordinating the hospital’s Infection Control Program, overseeing infection surveillance and reporting, and providing technical support and education to hospital staff. The role also manages nursing staff education and training and the employee health compliance program. As Nursing Educator, the position assists the CNO in evaluating, reviewing, designing, and implementing training events required for RN, LPN, CNA, and MHT staff.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

MSN in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, with ANCC credentialing.
At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity at the unit-based level.
At least 2 years of experience in an acute medical nursing care environment.
Certification in Infection Prevention/Control (CIC), or willingness to obtain certification within two years of employment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the activities of the Infection Control Program.
Assume direct responsibility for infection surveillance and reporting.
Provide technical support and education for hospital staff.
Manage nursing staff education and training.
Manage the employee health compliance program.
Assist the CNO in evaluating, reviewing, designing, and implementing required training events for RN, LPN, CNA, and MHT staff.