Employee Education and Infection Control Registered Nurse, Mental Health
UHS
Summary
Southridge Behavioral Hospital is a new state-of-the-art facility serving up to 96 adult and geriatric patients across four units. We are seeking high caliber applicants who provide innovative and evidence-based care focused on patient needs, comfort and safety.
Job description
Responsibilities
The Infection Control / Staff Educator is a Registered Nurse responsible for coordinating the hospital's Infection Control Program, including infection surveillance, reporting, and prevention initiatives. This role serves as a key resource to clinical teams, providing education, guidance, and support to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
This position functions as the Staff Educator, partnering with leaders to assess learning needs and design and implement required training programs, while supporting the employee health compliance program.
As a member of the Nursing Leadership Team, this position supports overall nursing operations, including participation in the on-call rotation and assisting with staffing needs alongside other nursing leaders, including schedule coverage when vacancies arise.
The Infection Control / Staff Educator also mentors new and developing nurses, fostering clinical competence, confidence, and a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth.
Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program required; Bachelor's Degree required
- A minimum of three years' experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in staff education, employee health or infection control strongly preferred
- Registered Nurse RN license issued by the State of Michigan required
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Registered Nurse RN license issued by the State of Michigan required
- A minimum of three years' experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in staff education, employee health or infection control strongly preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- Student Loan Repayment
- 401(k) Matching
- Roth 401(k)
- Employee Stock Purchase
- Paid Time Off
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Tuition Savings
- Free CEU Courses
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.