Infection Control and Staff Educator Nurse

2 weeks ago


Tampa, United States LifePoint Hospitals Full time

Description

Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, nationally known healthcare organization with diversified delivery network with facilities from coast to coast, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis-stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what matters - providing quality patient care. Join our team in Tampa, Florida, to build a career that touches lives

Infection Prevention nurse protects patients, employees and guests from communicable diseases by directing and coordinates infection prevention and control program for the hospital. IC/NE assumes direct responsibility for infection surveillance, infection control reporting, and provision of infection control technical support and education for the facility staff. IC/NE coordinates the preventative and intervention measures as well as the tracking and reporting system associated with this effort. IC/NE compares laboratory reports with communicable diseases list to identify conditions that require infection control procedures. IC advises and consults with physicians, nurses and hospital personnel concerning precautions to be taken to protect patients, staff, and other persons from possible contamination or infection. IC/NE investigates infection control problems and arranges for follow-up care for persons exposed to infection or disease. IC/NE instructs hospital personnel in universal and specific infection control procedures. IC/NE ensures that the facility meets infection prevention and control standards of all regulatory bodies by following the current guidelines issued by the CDC.

Assists the DON in directing all nursing activities within the hospital and in assessing and monitoring the quality of nursing services provided. Assists the DON in interviewing of staff. Conducts new employee training and orientation. Participates in departmental and team meetings. The IC/NE is also a working RN and routinely and personally executes nursing care duties to ensure quality patient care and proper execution and documentation of the treatment plan.

Qualifications

Education: Degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or relevant healthcare degree licensure required or certified Infection Control Practitioner.

Experience: Previous experience as an infection control practitioner preferred.

License: Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing relevant to the state of the hospital preferred.

Additional Requirements: Member of APIC, participates in local chapter meetings. Completion of APIC's EPI intensive course. CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days. Completion of additional age specific training within 30 days. A strong knowledge of TJC, Medicare, OSHA, patient rights, and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities must be obtained within 30 days of employment. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime. May be asked to be available outside of regularly scheduled hours.



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