Infection Control Nurse
UHS
Summary
The Infection Control / Nurse Educator is a Registered Nurse responsible for coordinating the activities of the Infection Control Program, assuming direct responsibility for infection surveillance and reporting, and providing technical support and education for hospital staff.
Job description
Position Summary
The Infection Control / Nurse Educator is a Registered Nurse responsible for coordinating the activities of the Infection Control Program, assuming direct responsibility for infection surveillance and reporting, and providing technical support and education for hospital staff.
The IC Nurse is also responsible for nursing staff education and training and for the employee health compliance program. The IC Nurse functions as the Nursing Educator and assists the CNO in evaluating, reviewing, designing, and implementing hospital training events for all RN/LPN/CNA/MHT staff required training.
Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required
- MSN Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing preferred, credentialing by ANCC
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a psychiatric health-care facility
- 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity at unit-based level preferred
- Preferred 2 years' experience in acute medical nursing care environment
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Missouri
- Preferred certification in Infection Prevention/Control (CIC) or obtain within two years of employment
- Thorough knowledge of TJC, Medicare, OSHA regulations and all other state and federal regulatory standards
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a psychiatric health-care facility
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Missouri
- Thorough knowledge of TJC, Medicare, OSHA regulations and all other state and federal regulatory standards
- MSN Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing preferred, credentialing by ANCC
- 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity at unit-based level preferred
- Preferred 2 years' experience in acute medical nursing care environment
- Preferred certification in Infection Prevention/Control (CIC) or obtain within two years of employment
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Career Development
- Tuition Assistance
- Sign-On Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
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.