REGISTERED NURSE - INFECTION CONTROL, EMPLOYEE HEALTH & STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic nurse leader to oversee Infection Prevention, Employee Health, and Staff Development at Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing and in collaboration with the Director of Risk Management and Performance Improvement, you will implement, coordinate, and monitor the hospital-wide infection control program. You will also plan, develop, and implement orientation and ongoing in-service/staff development programs while maintaining accurate employee education files. Additional duties include assisting Human Resources with policy updates, motivating staff participation in training, and serving as an RN or House Supervisor as needed.
Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital is dedicated to providing behavioral health and psychiatric support to children and teens ages 3 to 17. We treat every patient with compassion and respect using evidence-based treatment approaches. For further information about this role, please contact Rasa Avizienis, Group Talent Acquisition Manager at rasa.avizienis@uhsinc.com.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor the hospital-wide infection control program under established guidelines.
- Plan, develop, and implement orientation programs for new employees.
- Develop and oversee ongoing in-service and staff development programs.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date education files on all hospital employees in collaboration with HR.
- Assist in developing policies and procedures and foster mechanisms to motivate employee participation in training.
- Serve as an RN or House Supervisor as needs arise.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of a nursing program is required; MSN is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years clinical experience with a psych mental health population and 3 years of clinical supervisory experience in an inpatient psych setting, including administrative/management experience.
- Licensure/Certification: Must possess an Illinois RN license along with current CPI and CPR certifications.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with general and psychiatric nursing principles, leadership skills, age-specific growth and development, limit setting, and crisis/behavior management.
- Supervision: Directly supervised by the Director of Nursing, with responsibilities that include supervising Nursing Supervisors and Staff.
Benefits & Perks
- Detailed benefits information is available at the UHS Benefits Service Center.
- A supportive environment that puts patient care first.
- Opportunities for robust continuing education and career advancement.
- Part of a nationally respected healthcare organization with a focus on excellence and mutual respect.