Educator and Infection Preventionist

Lifepoint Health Careers; Keller (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Education and Infection Preventionist. This part-time night shift role focuses on leading education programs, clinical orientation, and developing the hospital-wide Infection Control Plan to improve patient safety.

You will contribute to a culture of teamwork, uphold high standards of care, and work on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of education initiatives for clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited BSN/ASN or nursing diploma program.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• CPR/BCLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a bedside RN.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, assess, plan, implement and evaluate education programs including clinical orientation of new employees.
• Develops the hospital-wide Infection Control Plan; evaluates its effectiveness and reports findings to leadership and committees.
• Collaborate with nursing team to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSN/ASN/Nursing Diploma

Job description

Education and Infection Preventionist

Shift: Part Time, Nights 6:45pm to 7:15 am / 1 shift on Floor/ 1 Shift as CN - per week

Your experience matters

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about the Team

At Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller, we put your well-being first-because when you're taken care of, you can take even better care of others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Registered Nurse, 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.

How you'll contribute as an employee of TRH Keller you will join a team that embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for the delivery of patient care. You will work with a team committed to ensure patients receive optimal medical attention and support.You will be leading, and responsible 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.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, full time positions also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What we're looking for

Passionate for Patient Care Nurse that is dedicated to support and lead the nursing team to provide the best care possible

• Education: Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. Bachelors or Masters strongly preferred.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, evaluating and/or directing educational activities of clinical personnel. Minimum of of 2 years' experience as a bedside RN required.
• License: Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Certifications: CPR/BCLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

More about Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Kelleris a state-of-the-art, 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

EEOC Statement

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."