Hopemont Hospital is a long-term care facility within the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities in Terra Alta, WV.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This position specializes in preventing infections within a healthcare facility, conducting surveillance, and overseeing an employee health program.

General Description

Under general supervision, would be responsible for managing the development, implementation, monitoring and revising of the facility infection control program and employees health program to provide a safe and sanitary environment as well as prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection. Evaluates quality of patient care and outcomes as they relate to healthcare-associated infections. In collaboration with the medical staff and pharmacy, assists with oversight of the antibiotic stewardship program, including monitoring resident outcomes and reducing antibiotic resistance. Coordination of routine labs with consents for new orders when applicable, prior authorizations, and approving monthly orders. Performs related duties as required. Demonstrated computer skills are required. Shift assignment is subject to change per operational need.

Mandatory overtime is an essential function of this position. Applicants selected for employment must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug screening test. All employees shall be subject to drug testing for probable cause as set forth in agency and bureau policies. This is a tobacco/smoke free campus. Applicants must successfully pass a background check. Distinguishing Characteristics These positions specialize in preventing infections within a healthcare facility, conducting surveillance, and overseeing an employee health program.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure: Current West Virginia license to practice as a registered nurse.

Experience: Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in nursing

Substitution: One year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as a Registered Nurse may substitute for the required experience.

Benefits Include:

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick/family sick leave
• Health, dental, vision, retiree health, basic life, and supplemental life insurance
• Employee wellness clinic
• Flex benefits
• Deferred compensation and retirement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.40 - $48.63 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Experience:

• nursing: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• WV RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person