Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health Infection Control Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • Englewood, CO

7h • $39 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

At Denver Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your
well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just
valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) Infection
Control Coordinator joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated
to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your
skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the
lives of those we serve.

Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator protects patients, employees and
guests from communicable diseases by directing and coordinates infection
prevention and control program for the hospital. IC/NE assumes direct
responsibility for infection surveillance, infection control reporting, and
provision of infection control technical support and education for the facility
staff. IC/NE coordinates the preventative and intervention measures as well as
the tracking and reporting system associated with this effort. IC/NE compares
laboratory reports with communicable diseases list to identify

conditions that require infection control procedures. IC advises and consults
with physicians, nurses and hospital personnel concerning precautions to be
taken to protect patients, staff, and other persons from possible contamination
or infection. IC/NE investigates infection control problems and arranges for
follow-up care for persons exposed to infection or disease. IC/NE instructs
hospital personnel in universal and specific infection control procedures. IC/NE
ensures that the facility meets infection prevention and control standards of
all regulatory bodies by following the current guidelines issued by the CDC.

Assists the DON in directing all nursing activities within the hospital and in
assessing and monitoring the quality of nursing services provided. Assists the
DON in interviewing of staff. Conducts new employee training and orientation.
Participates in departmental and team meetings. The IC/NE is also a working RN
and routinely and personally executes nursing care duties to ensure quality
patient care and proper execution and documentation of the treatment plan.

Denver Springs is a 96-bed mental health and addiction treatment center, offering highly specialized inpatient and outpatient services for adults and their families. We are a part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters. We provide treatment services to those suffering from the devastating effects of mental illness and addiction. We believe long-term recovery can be a reality.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of
Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans
29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and
behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across
the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers
and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through
talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with
opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a
difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to
promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with
an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and
reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or relevant healthcare degree licensure required or certified Infection Control Practitioner
• Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing relevant to the state of the hospital preferred
• Basic Life Support certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days
• May be required to work flexible hours
• Member of APIC, participates in local chapter meetings
• Completion of APIC’s EPI intensive course.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.
• Completion of additional age specific training within 30 days.
• A strong knowledge of TJC, Medicare, OSHA, patient rights, and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities must be obtained within 30 days of employment
• May be required to work flexible hours and overtime and may be asked to be available outside of regularly scheduled hours

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as an infection control practitioner preferred

Responsibilities

• Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator protects patients, employees and guests from communicable diseases by directing and coordinates infection prevention and control program for the hospital.
• IC/NE assumes direct responsibility for infection surveillance, infection control reporting, and provision of infection control technical support and education for the facility staff.
• IC/NE coordinates the preventative and intervention measures as well as the tracking and reporting system associated with this effort.
• IC/NE compares laboratory reports with communicable diseases list to identify conditions that require infection control procedures.
• IC advises and consults with physicians, nurses and hospital personnel concerning precautions to be taken to protect patients, staff, and other persons from possible contamination or infection.
• IC/NE investigates infection control problems and arranges for follow-up care for persons exposed to infection or disease.
• IC/NE instructs hospital personnel in universal and specific infection control procedures.
• IC/NE ensures that the facility meets infection prevention and control standards of all regulatory bodies by following the current guidelines issued by the CDC.
• Assists the DON in directing all nursing activities within the hospital and in assessing and monitoring the quality of nursing services provided.
• Assists the DON in interviewing of staff.
• Conducts new employee training and orientation.
• Participates in departmental and team meetings.
• The IC/NE is also a working RN and routinely and personally executes nursing care duties to ensure quality patient care and proper execution and documentation of the treatment plan.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level