Coordinator, Infection Control Registered Nurse (RN)
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do! At Community North Rehabilitation Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care for others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person.
About the Role
As an Educator/Infection Preventionist (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. This part-time, day-shift position involves responsibility and accountability for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of education programs including clinical orientation of new employees. You will develop the annual hospital-wide Infection Control Plan, evaluate its effectiveness, and report findings to leadership and appropriate committees. Additionally, you will perform plan of care interventions such as medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Develops the annual hospital-wide Infection Control Plan; evaluates the effectiveness of the program and reports findings to leadership and appropriate committees.
- Identifies potential sources of nosocomial infection and implements actions to eliminate the source; evaluates infection data to distinguish between nosocomial and community-acquired infection.
- Assists in identifying, monitoring, and controlling outbreaks of nosocomial infection among patients and hospital personnel.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program. Bachelor's or master's 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.
Benefits
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Free Parking
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Membership discounts with local gyms and community businesses
- Working with highly engaged staff
- Healthy staffing levels
- Flexible scheduling
- Career growth