Rn Educator/ Infection Prevention Nurse

Creekside BH

Garner, North Carolina, US
Competitive salary commensurate with experience; c...
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Infection prevention and control program management
Nursing education program development and evaluation
Regulatory compliance with joint commission osha cms
** The RN Educator/Infection Prevention Nurse at Creekside BH is responsible for developing and implementing nursing education programs while overseeing the infection prevention and control program within the facility. The role requires collaboration with staff to ensure adherence to health regulations and to provide training on infection control practices. **

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive nursing education programs to ensure staff competency and safe patient care.
  • This position leads the facility's infection prevention and control program, including surveillance, outbreak containment, and adherence to federal and state regulations.
  • Qualified candidates will work onsite at Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health in Garner, North Carolina, within a supportive environment dedicated to serving veterans.

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** The RN Educator/Infection Prevention Nurse at Creekside BH is responsible for developing and implementing nursing education programs while overseeing the infection prevention and control program within the facility. The role requires collaboration with staff to ensure adherence to health regulations and to provide training on infection control practices. **

Salary

Competitive salary commensurate with experience; Comprehensive benefit plan offered

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Infection prevention and control program management
  • Nursing education program development and evaluation
  • Regulatory compliance with Joint Commission OSHA CMS
  • Surveillance of hospital inpatient population for infections
  • Staff orientation and competency assessment

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in behavioral health or psychiatric settings
  • Knowledge of epidemiology and infectious disease processes
  • Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
  • Mentoring new hires and clinical rotation coordination

Key Requirements

  • Valid current nursing license from NC or compact state
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing required; Master's preferred
  • Two or more years of clinical experience combined with teaching experience
  • One or more years of behavioral health experience required
  • Working knowledge of Joint Commission, OSHA, and CMS standards

Work Rights

Not specified

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