Infection Prevention Nurse - Elevate Patient Safety

Job Description Responsibilities A Center for Positive Change Columbus Behavioral Center for Children and Adolescents provides mental health services to males and females ages 8 to . Located in the greater Columbus, Indiana area, our -bed facility provides support to each child and teen that walks through the doors. We work with the resident, their family, and community partners to promote a smooth transition back into the home or, if necessary, an additional appropriate level of care. The trained professionals at our center provide safe and individualized treatment goals for each patient. Our Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) increases the development of behavioral skills that can help patients build relationships, manage emotions, and cope more effectively with various life problems. In addition, our residential treatment program offers a balance of therapy, education, and fun activities in a safe, structured setting. We focus on the needs and safety of our patients with -hour licensed staff supervision, which includes registered nurses. The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance), a public-private partnership, has partnered with Columbus Behavioral Center for Children and Adolescents, to strengthen the country’s clinical capacity to provide innovative suicide prevention and care. The partnership significantly advances one of the central priorities of the Action Alliance—to transform health systems and reduce suicides—and marks Columbus Behavioral Center for Children and Adolescents’ commitment to be at the leading edge of the transformation. POSITION SUMMARY The Infection Control Nurse is responsible for coordinating the activities of the Facility’s infection control program, by assuming direct responsibility for infection surveillance, infection control reporting and provision of infection control technical support and education for the facility staff. The Infection Control Nurse also coordinates the provision of services for residents’ dental and optometry needs. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Maintain all resident and employee TB records Develop a systematic infection prevention and control program Carry out periodic inspections to ensure that procedures for the control of infections are being followed correctly. Coordinate with the Performance Improvement Committee to determine the direction of surveillance activities Prepare monthly reports to the Performance Improvement Committee that includes data on infection rates by nursing units, site, and pathogen Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing. BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans available (K) and discounted stock plans Career development opportunities within UHS and its + subsidiaries More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Education: Degree from an accredited school of nursing required. Experience: A minimum of five (5) years experience in nursing. Infection Control Certification, preferred. Licensure : Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the applicable state. Additional Requirements: A thorough knowledge of JCAHO, CMS, OSHA regulations and all state and federal regulatory standards. CPR Certification required and successful completion of HWC Training if providing direct care to residents. #J-18808-Ljbffr