INFECTION CONTROL NURSE

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses.  PIW is a 130 bed, short-term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency.  PIW has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare.  Situated in the safe, historical Tenleytown neighborhood, PIW is one mile from the Tenleytown Metro stop and within walking distance to local cafes and restaurants.   

Website: www.pschinstitute.com

The role: As an Infection Control Nurse, where you will coordinate the Infection Control Program, lead infection surveillance and reporting, and provide expert technical support and education to hospital staff. You will also oversee the employee health compliance program and collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer to evaluate and implement effective infection control training initiatives. This role is essential in promoting a safe and healthy environment for both patients and staff.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Monitors and maintains compliance of the Employee Immunization Program, including health screenings for new hires and current employees.
• Manages regulatory reporting and tracks employee illnesses for infection control and prevention purposes.
• Maintains up-to-date employee health records and coordinates the return-to-work process with employees and supervisors.
• Implements and coordinates the infection control, prevention, and surveillance program as approved by the Infection Control Committee.
• Investigates and reports infection outbreaks, monitors infection rates, and prepares monthly reports for the Infection Control Committee.
• Provides infection control education and consultation to staff, including assisting with policy development and employee training.
• Acts as a consultant for infection control in patient care, helping assess, plan, and evaluate infection-related issues and recommending home care when needed.
• Develops surveillance methods to identify infections in patients and employees, conducts inspections for compliance, and coordinates with public health authorities for post-discharge infection monitoring.

Benefit Highlights  

• Loan Forgiveness Program. 

• Challenging and rewarding work environment  

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off  

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans  

• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan  

• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program  

• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!  

• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services 

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues  during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.  

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care inpatient facilities, behavioral health inpatient facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. 

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Requirements: 

• RN License in the District of Columnia
• BLS
• Infection Prevention/Control Certification (CIC) or Occupational Health
• Three or more years of nursing experience, preferably in a Behaviroal Health setting
• Working knowledge of Joint Commission, Medicare, OSHA , and state and federal regulatory requirements. 
• Experience managing infection control program
• Working knowledge of epidemiology and infectious diseases

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