NURSE EDUCATOR/INFECTION CONTROL NURSE

Universal Health Services; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesilla Valley Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Nurse Educator/Infection Control Nurse to lead nursing education and the infection prevention program, aligning with regulatory requirements. You will conduct audits, analyze monthly performance data, and deliver evidence-based education to drive quality improvements and survey readiness across the facility.

NM RN license and BLS are required, with eligibility for license in the state as applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• BLS certification is required.
• NM RN license or Nursing Compact state license (or eligibility) is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive hospital educational plan for nursing personnel.
• Design, coordinate and execute the infection prevention and surveillance plan with regulatory reporting.
• Lead quality improvement activities through record audits and data analysis to drive targeted actions, ensuring survey readiness.

Skills

Infection control

Education planning

Regulatory reporting

Education

NLN-approved RN program

BLS certification

NM RN license or Nursing Compact state license (or eligible)

Job description

Responsibilities

Mesilla Valley Hospital has been in operation since 1987, serving those in need of treatment for a variety of psychiatric and substance abuse issues. Mesilla Valley Hospital is a 120-bed facility, providing access to quality behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment to residents of New Mexico, West Texas and Arizona. MVH is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. Our commitment to care includes developing integrated delivery systems through partnerships with medical surgical hospitals, community mental health centers, educational institutions, managed care organizations, local health professionals and agencies.

https://mesillavalleyhospital.com/

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Nurse Educator/Infection Control Nurse oversees the development and implementation of a comprehensive hospital educational plan for all nursing personnel and designing, coordinating, and executing the facilities infection prevention and surveillance plan, including all regulatory reporting and technical staff support. Additionally, the position drives quality improvement by conducting open and closed record audits, gathering monthly performance data, formulating targeted action plans to address deficiencies, and delivering evidence-based education. Working in direct alignment with Nursing Leadership the Nurse Educator ensures continuous survey readiness and full compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• BLS required
• NM RN license or Nursing Compact state license required (or eligible to receive/renew)

EEO 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.

Pay Transparency:

To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.