Infection Control Coordinator (RN)Registered Nurse

Westpark Springs; Richmond (TX); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

Résumé du poste

Westpark Springs Behavioral Health Hospital in Texas seeks an Infection Control Registered Nurse (RN) to lead the hospital's infection prevention and control program. You will coordinate strategies, monitor regulations, and drive departmental goals to protect patients and staff.

The role requires an active Texas RN license with ADN or BSN plus experience in infection prevention; strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing in Texas.
• Experience in infection prevention or hospital settings preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate infection prevention and control program for the hospital.
• Collect and analyze healthcare-associated infection data and risk trends.
• Develop and implement infection control policies and educational resources.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting standards.

Connaissances

Infection control

RN license

Formation

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Description du poste

WESTPARK SPRINGS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL

Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health

Job Type: Infection Control RN

Your Experience Matters

Westpark Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier.

From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

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.

As an Infection Control Registered Nurse (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.

How You’ll Contribute

The Infection Control Coordinator coordinates, implements and evaluates the organization's infection prevention and control program. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator protects patients, employees and guests from communicable diseases by directing and coordinating infection prevention and control program for the hospital.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates the development and evaluation of the organization's infection prevention and control strategies, policies, and planning.
• Collects and performs statistical analysis, interpretation and dissemination of healthcare acquired infection data, including risk assessment, surveillance priorities, and outcomes analysis.
• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
• Monitors local, state and federal regulations and ensures compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies' standards and requirements.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
• Assists with the development of educational resources and initiatives.
• Monitors research and developments in the field of infection prevention and control to identify best practices.

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - 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

• Previous experience as an infection control practitioner preferred.
• Minimum Education: Associate's Degree Nursing (ADN) Required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred.
• Licenses: Current unencumbered license to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing.

EEOC Statement

Westpark Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Westpark Springs committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.