NURSE EDUCATOR/INFECTION CONTROL RN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation package

Paid Time Off

Health plan

401(k) match

Career development

Job summary

University Behavioral Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., is hiring a Clinical Educator & Infection Control Nurse to lead infection control orientation and staff education in an acute psychiatric setting in Orlando, FL. The role requires active Florida nursing licensure and CPR/BLS certification, with preference for experience in psychiatric inpatient care.

This full-time RN position offers 12-hour shifts, day or night options, rotating weekends, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Current license to practice nursing in Florida
• Current CPR or BLS certification
• Preferred one year of experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting with patients aged 5-65yrs+
• Work hours: 12-hour shifts; day or night shift available; rotating weekends

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess the education needs of clinical staff to ensure they are competent to provide direct patient care
• Provide leadership to the nursing staff in the nursing care delivery system
• Provide infection control orientation for hospital staff
• Provide leadership and consultation to staff to monitor infection control procedures
• Identify the occurrence of outbreaks or clusters of infectious diseases

Skills

Medical terminology

Behavioral health

Adult psychiatry

Pediatric psychiatry

Education

Florida RN license

Job description

Responsibilities

University Behavioral Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is committed to providing intensive mental health services to children, adolescents and adults as well as detox and substance abuse programs for adults. Our mental health facility provides safe and effective inpatient treatment to assist individuals in leading more productive and fulfilling lives. The facility is located on a beautiful 14-acre campus in Orlando, Florida, and includes 112 licensed beds. We are currently seeking qualified professionals with active/clear license in the state of Florida. Previous experience in a psychiatric facility or rehabilitation program is required.

The Clinical Educator & Infection Control Nurse is a full-time, professional nurse position, providing discipline-focused orientation for nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assesses the education needs of clinical staff to ensure that they are competent to provide direct patient care
• Provide leadership to the nursing staff in the nursing care delivery system in accordance with the hospital’s philosophy and established nursing standards of practice of care and policies and procedures
• Provide infection control orientation for hospital staff
• Provide leadership and consultation to staff to monitor infection control procedures in accordance with hospital’s policies
• Identify the occurrence of outbreaks or clusters of infectious diseases

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with generous company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Tuition Reimbursement

What do our current nurses value at University Behavioral Center & UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Current license to practice nursing in the State of Florida
• Current CPR or BLS certification.
• Preferred one year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting with patients aged 5-65yrs+.
• Work hours: 12‑hour shifts; day or night shift available; rotating weekends

Skills:

• Proficiency in medical terminology for medical documentation is preferred.
• Experience with behavioral health patient is preferred.
• Knowledge of patient care principles for adult psychiatric patients is beneficial.
• Experience working with children in a psychiatric setting is highly desirable.
• Competence in taking vital signs accurately.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Strong critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills.

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.