INFECTION CONTROL NURSE EDUCATOR
Company: UHS Corporate Office
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
ResponsibilitiesABOUT SPRING MOUNTAIN:Since 2001, Spring
Mountain has provided acute crisis stabilization and outpatient
services to the Las Vegas community and beyond. We offer a caring
and healthy environment, with 24-hour care that allows individuals
to make positive changes in their lives. In addition to crisis
stabilization for patients as young as age 5, we offer treatment
and detox for co-occurring substance abuse issues in teens and
adults. Spring Mountain Behavioral Services has two locations to
serve the diverse community of Las Vegas, Nevada.With Spring
Mountain Treatment Center and Spring Mountain Sahara, we have a
wealth of resources to provide targeted care to children,
adolescents and adults in the fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada
Metropolitan area.Visit us online
at:(https://springmountaintreatmentcenter.com/)JOIN OUR TEAM!Spring
Mountain Treatment Center is currently seeking a dynamic
professional to join our team as a RN Infection
Control/Educator.Infection ControlExperience in Infection Control
preferred with basic knowledge of the principles of epidemiology
and infections, diseases, sterilization, sanitation and
disinfections practices.Experience in handling employee health
preferred.ICRN Certification preferred, must enroll in program
within 6 months of hire.EducatorThe RN Educator supports the
learning needs of staff and patients by providing opportunities for
the acquisition of new knowledge, skills and behaviors in view of
advancing technologies, changing health care delivery systems,
expanding staff roles and evidence based practice. The RN Educator
performs a range of clinical, consultative and educational
activities. A key component of the role is developing and
facilitating the nursing department's orientation; as well as,
identifying and training staff on competencies for various
regulatory agencies.JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES:The Infection
Control Nurse implements an effective hospital-wide infection
control and prevention program in keeping with Centers for Disease
Control (CDC), JCAHO and other regulatory agencies.Liaises with CNO
specific to the Employee Health Program. Provides and coordinates
staff education including new hire orientation and annual
competency specific to infection control and prevention.The
Clinical Nurse Educator acts as an expert clinician, educator and
consultantModels excellence in nursing practice through the
utilization of advanced concepts in the areas of assessment,
diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical
problems within defined patient population.Participates in the
performance evaluation of clinical practicePlans, designs and
implements educational activities in response to identified
learning needs. Utilizes appropriate teaching/learning
principlesDevelop preceptor program for new employee department
orientation and maintain coaching role with new employeesUtilizes
the research process in clinical program development. Ensures
up-to-date clinical practices based on research findings, review of
the literature, and/or participation in relevant specialty
organizationsDemonstrates current, comprehensive, professional
knowledge and skills in area of specialty. Applies knowledge of
recognized nursing standards and department policies including
JCAHO regulations, standards for nursing care, and the Nurse
Practice Act ABOUT UHS:One of the nation's largest and most
respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal
Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement
and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an
esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $11.4
billion in 2019. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the
World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on
the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural
ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in
King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees and through
its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral
health facilities, 42 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care
access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and
various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington,
D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.QualificationsREQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Current Nevada RN
licensureExperience in Infection Control preferred with basic
knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and infections,
diseases, sterilization, sanitation and disinfections practices.
Experience in handling employee health preferred. Certification in
area of specialization is highly desirableBachelor degree, Masters
preferredMinimum of five years acute care nursing experience;
demonstrated experience in program development, outcomes
management, and teachingAble to demonstrate knowledge of current
Nevada State Board of Nursing Practice and JCAHO Must be able to
demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide
care/service appropriate to the age of the patients servedAble to
communicate effectively in English through written and verbal
means.New hires are required to attend 1 full week of New Employee
Orientation on day shift, normally 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday through
FridayMust successfully pass background check (includes criminal
history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and ABI/FBI fingerprint
check) and drug screenEEO STATEMENT:All UHS subsidiaries are
committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal
employment opportunities are available to all applicants and
teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as
such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection,
placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender
identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national
origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We
believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is
critical to our success.NOTICE:At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our
Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help
prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the
best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take
pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate
experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or
employee will request financial or personal information (Social
Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you
via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail
client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious
of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its
subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at:
https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
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