Educator and Infection Preventionist (RN)

Greenwood, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

Description

Educator and Infection Preventionist (RN)

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Day

40 hour weeks (Monday - Friday)

People are our passion and purpose.

Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do!At Community South Rehabilitation Hospital we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care for others. Here youre not just valued as an employee but as a person. As anEducator/Infection Preventionist (RN)joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated tomaking 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.

Why Choose Us:

Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Competitive Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program - mental physical and financial wellness assistance
Free Parking
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Membership discounts with local gyms and community businesses
Working with highly engaged staff
Healthy staffing levels
Flexible scheduling
Career growth

Position Summary:

Assumes responsibility and accountability for assessment planning implementation and evaluation of education programs including clinical orientation of new employees. Develops the annual hospital wide Infection Control Plan; evaluates the effectiveness of the program and reports findings to leadership and appropriate committees. Performs plan of care intervention including medication administration specimen collection clinical treatments as well as other medical care treatment.

Drives and assumes ownership of Infection Control Plan and activities in the hospital.

Exercises independent judgement in analyzing and trending infection data and creates a plan to reduce and prevent infections.

Functions as the content expert on Infection Prevention and Control for the hospital including determining course of action planning implementing and ensuring compliance to the plan.

Develops the annual hospital wide Infection Control Plan; evaluates the effectiveness of the program and reports findings to leadership and appropriate committees.

Identifies potential sources of nosocomial infection and implements actions to eliminate the source; and evaluates infection data to distinguish between nosocomial and community-acquired infection.

Assists in identifying monitoring and controlling outbreaks of nosocomial infection among patient and hospital personnel.

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. Bachelors or masters strongly preferred.

Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.

Demonstrated experience planning coordinating evaluating and/or directing educational activities of clinical personnel.

Minimum of 2 years experience as a bedside RN

CPR/BCLS certification. ACLS preferred.

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

EEOC Statement:

Community South Rehabilitation Hospitalis committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

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.

Apply today!

Email your resume and cover letter to Cyndi at: or apply online:Search Careers Lifepoint Health Careers

Join us in delivering high-quality care.

DescriptionEducator and Infection Preventionist (RN)Job Type: Full TimeShift: Day40 hour weeks (Monday - Friday)People are our passion and purpose.Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do!At Community South Rehabilitation Hospital we are driven by a profound commi...