NURSE EDUCATOR/INFECTION CONTROL NURSE

BHC Mesilla Valley Hospital, LLC; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesilla Valley Hospital in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Nurse Educator/Infection Control Nurse to lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive education plan for nursing staff and to design, coordinate, and monitor the facility's infection prevention and surveillance program, including regulatory reporting and technical staff support.

Working with Nursing Leadership, the role ensures continuous survey readiness, drives quality improvement through audits, and delivers evidence-based

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)

Responsibilities

• Oversees development and implementation of a comprehensive hospital educational plan for all nursing personnel.
• Designs, coordinates, and executes the facilities infection prevention and surveillance plan, including regulatory reporting.
• Drives quality improvement by conducting audits, gathering performance data, and formulating targeted action plans.
• Ensures continuous survey readiness and full compliance with regulatory requirements in alignment with Nursing Leadership.

Skills

RN

BLS

Infection control education

Education

RN program graduate

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

Requirements

• 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)

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