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Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Infection Control/Nurse Educator - Behavioral Health

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGilbert, AZ, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Applicants must hold a current state Registered Nurse license and a Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school.
  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing is required.
  • A current Arizona state license or a compact license with Arizona endorsement is required.
  • Three years of experience as a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse in a psychiatric health care facility is required, including direct experience with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • Completion of CPI training is required within 30 days.
  • APIC membership and completion of EPI training are required.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and coordinate the hospital's infection prevention and control program to protect patients, employees, and guests from communicable diseases.
  • Conduct infection surveillance and reporting, and provide infection-control technical support and education to facility staff.
  • Coordinate preventive and intervention measures and the associated tracking and reporting system.
  • Compare laboratory reports with the communicable diseases list to identify conditions requiring infection-control procedures.
  • Advise and consult with physicians, nurses, and hospital personnel about precautions to protect patients, staff, and others from possible contamination or infection.
  • Investigate infection-control problems and arrange follow-up care for people exposed to infection or disease.
  • Instruct hospital personnel in universal and specific infection-control procedures.
  • Ensure the facility meets infection prevention and control standards of regulatory bodies by following current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
  • Assist the Chief Nursing Officer in directing nursing activities and assessing and monitoring the quality of nursing services; assist with staff interviews.
  • Conduct new employee training and orientation.
  • Participate in departmental and team meetings.
  • Work as a Registered Nurse and personally perform nursing care duties to ensure quality patient care and proper execution and documentation of the treatment plan.

Desired Qualifications

  • A minimum of two years of supervisory experience is preferred.
  • Infection-control certification is preferred.
  • Nurse education experience is preferred.

About the Company

Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Lifepoint Health operates a large network of hospitals and care sites, including community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities, and outpatient centers, to provide care across the health continuum. It delivers care through its Lifepoint Forward initiative, pursuing practical solutions to improve quality, expand access, and increase value for patients and communities. Its differentiation comes from its scale, integrated care across hospitals and post-acute services, and a strong emphasis on community health outcomes rather than isolated services. The company’s goal is to improve health outcomes, broaden access to care, and deliver better value for the communities it serves.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Founded
1999

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