About The Position
This position is responsible for the development and implementation of an infection control program to include the surveillance, prevention and control of infection and to reduce the risks of acquiring and transmitting infection among patients and employees. The Infection Control Nurse functions in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the facility and Standards of Practice of the Center for Disease Control. The Nurse Educator is responsible for assisting the Director of Nursing in evaluating, reviewing, designing and implementing hospital training events with respect to all RN/LPN/MHT staff required training. Also provides, on as-needed basis, patient nursing assessments. Participates in Treatment Team meetings as needed. Intermountain Hospital, located in Boise, has been providing quality psychiatric and chemical dependency services to Idaho's Treasure Valley and the western US since 1980. This 151-bed facility is located on 10 beautiful acres near the foothills of Idaho's dramatic Sawtooth Mountains. At Intermountain Hospital we are positively changing lives - lives that are affected by mental and emotional stress or chemical dependency. It is our philosophy that nobody needs to cope alone. We provide a safe and secure environment for addressing the pressing problems that can dominate those lives in our care. We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence-based treatment proven to have positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient and outpatient services offer supportive and compassionate care through specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients. Our mission is to provide safe, effective, and compassionate mental health and substance use treatment. Intermountain Hospital offers comprehensive benefits for the RN Infection Preventionist/RN Nurse Educator position, such as: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation,Tuition, Loan assistance & up to 10K Sign on Bonus depending on shift Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, with a Master's degree preferred.
- Current license to practice nursing in Idaho.
- Three years of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting.
Responsibilities
- development and implementation of an infection control program
- surveillance, prevention and control of infection
- reduce the risks of acquiring and transmitting infection among patients and employees
- functions in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the facility and Standards of Practice of the Center for Disease Control
- assisting the Director of Nursing in evaluating, reviewing, designing and implementing hospital training events with respect to all RN/LPN/MHT staff required training
- provides, on as-needed basis, patient nursing assessments
- Participates in Treatment Team meetings as needed
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation,Tuition, Loan assistance & up to 10K Sign on Bonus depending on shift
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
