NURSE EDUCATOR/INFECTION CONTROL RN
About The Position
University Behavioral Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is committed to providing intensive mental health services to children, adolescents and adults as well as detox and substance abuse programs for adults. Our mental health facility provides safe and effective inpatient treatment to assist individuals in leading more productive and fulfilling lives. The facility is located on a beautiful 14-acre campus in Orlando, Florida, and includes 112 licensed beds. We are currently seeking qualified professionals with active/clear license in the state of Florida. Previous experience in a psychiatric facility or rehabilitation program is required. The Clinical Educator & Infection Control Nurse is a full-time, professional nurse position, providing discipline-focused orientation for nursing staff.
Requirements
- Current license to practice nursing in the State of Florida
- Current CPR or BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in medical terminology for medical documentation is preferred.
- Experience with behavioral health patient is preferred.
- Knowledge of patient care principles for adult psychiatric patients is beneficial.
- Experience working with children in a psychiatric setting is highly desirable.
- Competence in taking vital signs accurately.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Strong critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills.
Responsibilities
- Identify and assesses the education needs of clinical staff to ensure that they are competent to provide direct patient care
- Provide leadership to the nursing staff in the nursing care delivery system in accordance with the hospital’s philosophy and established nursing standards of practice of care and policies and procedures
- Provide infection control orientation for hospital staff
- Provide leadership and consultation to staff to monitor infection control procedures in accordance with hospital’s policies
- Identify the occurrence of outbreaks or clusters of infectious diseases
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with generous company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
