RN Educator & Infection Preventionist for Patient Safety

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance & loan repayment

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Lifepoint Health, Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse Educator & Infection Preventionist at Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital to lead education programs, coordinate orientation, and oversee the annual Infection Control Plan.

You will train new nursing staff, support ongoing professional development, and collaborate with leaders to ensure safety and quality care. The role requires an active RN license, BLS certification, a BSN or higher preferred, and at least two years of bedside RN experience

Qualifications

• RN license required or compact state RN license.
• BSN or higher degree preferred; ADN acceptable with experience.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of bedside RN experience and education coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead education programs and clinical orientation for new employees.
• Develop and oversee Infection Control Plan; evaluate effectiveness and report findings.
• Coordinate skills fairs, competency training and ongoing staff development.
• Provide infection prevention education during orientation and in-services.
• Collaborate with leadership to maintain high standards of patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Infection prevention

Education program development

Staff training

Leadership

Education

RN license

BSN or higher preferred

Job description

Lifepoint Health, Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse Educator & Infection Preventionist at Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital to lead education programs, coordinate orientation, and oversee the annual Infection Control Plan.

You will train new nursing staff, support ongoing professional development, and collaborate with leaders to ensure safety and quality care. The role requires an active RN license, BLS certification, a BSN or higher preferred, and at least two years of bedside RN experience