What are the responsibilities and job description for the INFECTION CONTROL NURSE position at Wellstone Regional Hospital?
The Infection Prevention Nurse/Employee Health (R. N.) is responsible for planning and coordinating the activities of the facility’s infection control program, assumes direct responsibility for infection surveillance, infection control reporting, staff immunizations, and provision of infection control technical support for the facility staff. This position reports directly to the Chief Nursing Officer.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
For more information about this position please contact HR Dir., Tiffany Pierce, Tiffany.smith2@uhsinc.com.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor or Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited school as a Registered Nurse.
Experience: A minimum of five (5) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health treatment setting. Experience in patient assessment, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.
Licensure: Must maintain a valid Indiana Nursing license.
Additional Requirements: CPR Certification/CPI. May be required to work part-time flexible hours, Monday thru Friday, day shift.
This opportunity provides the following:
UHS is Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its 400 subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- 401k plan with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off (part-time rate)
- Free Meals!
- Service Excellence atmosphere!
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