Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator RN

Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. Triangle Springs is a 77-bed behavioral health hospital located in Raleigh North Carolina providing care for patients with mental health and substance use disorders.

We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your expertise leadership and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our Behavioral Health team provides compassionate patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment. The Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator works closely with nursing leadership providers quality teams and frontline staff to ensure a safe environment for patients employees and visitors. This role promotes regulatory compliance infection prevention best practices and a culture of safety throughout the organization.

How youll contribute

An Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator who excels in this role:

• Directs and coordinates the hospitals Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Conducts ongoing infection surveillance monitoring analysis and reporting in accordance with CDC CMS TJC OSHA and state regulatory requirements.
• Develops implements reviews and updates infection prevention policies procedures and annual infection control plans.
• Investigates healthcare-associated infections communicable disease exposures and outbreak concerns ensuring appropriate follow-up and corrective actions.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to identify infection prevention opportunities and improve patient safety outcomes.
• Educates staff providers and leadership on infection prevention practices bloodborne pathogens hand hygiene isolation precautions and emerging infectious diseases.
• Conducts audits and rounds to evaluate compliance with infection prevention standards and develops action plans to address identified opportunities.
• Coordinates employee health-related infection prevention activities including vaccination compliance exposure follow-up tuberculosis screening and communicable disease monitoring.
• Supports antimicrobial stewardship initiatives through collaboration with medical staff pharmacy and quality teams.
• Maintains accurate infection prevention records reports dashboards and regulatory documentation.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and quality initiatives related to infection prevention and patient safety.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for infection prevention and control practices throughout the facility.
• Assists with orientation and ongoing education programs related to infection prevention and regulatory compliance.

What were looking for

Applicants should possess a current RN license in the State of North Carolina and graduate from an accredited nursing program. Additional requirements include:

• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina required.
• Bachelors degree in Nursing Public Health Healthcare Administration or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Previous Infection Prevention Infection Control Quality Employee Health or Regulatory Compliance experience preferred.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred or willingness to obtain within a designated timeframe.
• Knowledge of CDC CMS OSHA The Joint Commission (TJC) and state infection prevention standards.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Strong analytical organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret data identify trends and implement performance improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership education and collaboration skills.

Schedule

Monday Friday Day Shift

Sign-On Bonus

Eligible for sign-on bonus based on experience and qualifications.

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 and part-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

Tuition reimbursement and 401(k) retirement package with company match

Employee Well-being

Mental physical and financial wellness programs including Employee Assistance Program and discount programs

Professional Development

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities including support for infection prevention certification and continuing education

Additional Perks

Consistent schedule leadership development opportunities and collaborative team environment

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application or have questions

Please contact DK Lyons at .

EEOC Statement

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