Infection Control and Quality Nurse

Position Summary Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville is seeking an experienced Employee Health / Infection Control / Quality Nurse to support employee wellness, infection prevention, and quality performance initiatives. This role is responsible for managing employee health programs, infection control surveillance, and supporting quality improvement and regulatory readiness efforts in alignment with Joint Commission, CDC, OSHA, and State requirements. This is a flex position, with hours determined by facility needs and approved budget. Key Responsibilities Employee Health Manage and maintain the facility’s Employee Health ProgramConduct employee physicals, TB testing, immunizations, and health screeningsMaintain confidential employee health and exposure recordsProvide follow-up care for employees returning from illness, injury, or maternity leave Infection Control Conduct infection surveillance, data collection, and reportingComplete monthly infection control inspection rounds and reportsEducate staff on infection prevention practices and inspection findingsEnsure compliance with CDC, OSHA, Joint Commission, and State regulationsCoordinate with APIC-certified Infection Control consultantsNotify appropriate agencies of reportable/communicable diseasesProvide infection control education to new hires and annually Quality & Performance Improvement Support Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activitiesAssist with audits, tracers, and regulatory readinessTrack, trend, and report quality and infection-related metricsParticipate in policy review, performance improvement initiatives, and corrective action planningCollaborate with leadership to identify risks and improvement opportunities Qualifications Education & Licensure Graduation from an approved Practical/Vocational Nursing ProgramCurrent LPN/LVN license in the State of Mississippi Experience (RN preferred but not required) Minimum 1 year of nursing experience preferredExperience in employee health, infection control, quality, or compliance preferred Knowledge & Skills Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skillsAbility to manage confidential informationEffective communication and collaboration skillsProficient with EMR systems and Microsoft OfficeKnowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards Physical & Work Requirements Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periodsExposure Category II (potential exposure to blood or bodily fluids)Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs as needed Why Join Freedom Behavioral? Mission-driven organization focused on safety and qualitySupportive leadership and collaborative cultureFlexible scheduling aligned with facility needs