Nurse Educator/Infection Control

Schedule: Full Time

Your experience matters

Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Byjoining our team youre embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Mercy Behavioral Health is a joint venture owned and operated by Mercy Health and Lifepoint Health. With two of the most prominent names in healthcare joining forces we are confidently executing the opening of a new hospital with seasoned professionals and plentiful resources. We take pride in being a place employees want to work as well as eagerly pursue quality outcomes for patients and families alike.

How youll contribute

The Nurse Educator/Infection Preventionist provides education and training to staff as directed including CPI and CPR classes. Assist with ensuring that staff meet regulatory requirements. Develops training or coaching to address system-wide or individual gaps in meeting performance standards. Provides nursing support to maintain skills and to monitor changing needs.This position facilitates evidenced-based research within a specialized area of nursing and clinical areas. Collaborates with medical practitioners to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for a specialized group of patients.Serves as Infection Prevention Nurse - protects patients employees and guests from communicable diseases by directing and coordinates infection prevention and control program for the hospital.

ANurse Educator/Infection Preventionistwho excels in this role:

• Understands patient treatment plans and coaches staff regarding patient response to treatment interventions.
• Trains staff on specific policies forms and processes.
• Provides staff with hands-on initial and ongoing clinical education
• May serve as a preceptor for new nurse and PCA hires
• Annually reviews and revises hospital infection control plan implementing any necessary protocol for the following year.
• Maintains records of the hospitals infections investigating causes and reports hospital acquired infections per regulatory standard. Utilizes lab reports and pharmacy reports to identify infections.
• Maintains a working knowledge of current health concerns across the nation and the CDC recommendations for prevention.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

• Brand New Facility: Opportunity to work in a brand-new state of the art hospital with cutting edge equipment and technology.

What were looking for

Applicants should possess:

• Education: Bachelors Degree in nursing required. Minimum 5 years experience in nursing required. Combination experience and education may be considered.

• Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience working with chemical dependency dual diagnosis Adult Adolescent and geriatric patients preferred. Previous experience as a nurse educator preferred.

• Additional Requirements: 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. Complete/Schedule CPR instructor and CPI instructor certification courses scheduled within 90 days of employment.

EEOC Statement

Mercy Behavioral Health Hospitalis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Behavioral Health Hospitalis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.