Educator and Infection Preventionist - RN, Inpatient Rehabilitation

Educator and Infection Preventionist (RN), Inpatient Rehabilitation

Job Type: Full-Time 

Join us at UC Health - Irvine Rehabilitation Hospital, a recently opened, brand-new 52 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF). 

Your experience matters

UC Health – Irvine Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Byjoining 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.  

How you’ll contribute 

An Educator and Infection Preventionist (RN) who excels in this role:

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of education programs including clinical orientation of new employees. 

• Uses independent judgement to plan, create, implement and excecute training content and programs.
• Consistently provides input into individual staff development during the orientation process and on an ongoing basis.
• Designs individualized orientations based upon specific position and assessment of competency.
• Participates in establishing goals, objectives, policies and procedures for staff development.
• Ensures competency of all preceptors and participates in matching preceptors with new employees.
• Evaluates educational needs of staff through various methods including QI programs, safety occurrence monitoring, changes in patient population served, and annual needs assessment.
• Assesses, plans, develops, implements and evaluates ongoing competencies of staff based on need.

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

• 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.

• Assures systems are in place to report infection surveillance, prevention and control 

• 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.

• Meets all competencies required for registered nurse.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In 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.
• Opening a Brand-New Hospital: Join a team of accomplished leaders to open a brand-new hospital, built from the ground up with cutting edge technology and equipment. 

What we’re looking for

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelors 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.

 Salary range: $125,000 - $145,000 per year. 

EEOC Statement

UC Health - Irvine Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UC Health - Irvine Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

About Us

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.