Coordinator, Infection Control Registered Nurse (RN)

Lifepoint Health®; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and

401K Benefits

Flexible spending and health savings

Competitive Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program - mental,…

Free Parking

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Gym discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking an Educator and Infection Preventionist (RN) at Community North Rehabilitation Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. This part-time, day-shift role focuses on education program development and infection control leadership.

The RN Educator/IPC will lead the annual Infection Control Plan, coordinate staff training, and monitor infection data to reduce nosocomial risk. Requires BSN and active RN license, with 2+ years bedside experience, CPR/BCLS; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Develops and oversees education programs for clinical staff.
• Evaluates and updates Infection Control Plan with leadership input.
• Communicates effectively with teams to improve infection prevention outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of education programs.
• Develops annual hospital-wide Infection Control Plan and reports findings to leadership.
• Performs plan of care interventions including medication administration and clinical treatments.
• Identifies infection sources and develops actions to prevent nosocomial infections.
• Monitors outbreaks and coordinates control measures with hospital personnel.

Skills

Education program planning

Infection prevention knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

RN licensure

Job description

Educator and Infection Preventionist (RN)

Job Type: Part Time

Shift: Day

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. As an Educator/Infection Preventionist (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Why Choose Us

• 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 levelsFlexible scheduling
• Career growth

Position Summary

Assumes responsibility and accountability for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of education programs including clinical orientation of new employees. Develops the annual hospital wide Infection Control Plan; evaluates the effectiveness of the program and reports findings to leadership and appropriate committees. Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.

• 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 to the plan.
• 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; and evaluates infection data to distinguish between nosocomial and community-acquired infection.
• Assists in identifying, monitoring, and controlling outbreaks of nosocomial infection among patient 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

EEOC Statement

Community North Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Join us in delivering high-quality care.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.