Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City has an opening for a Infection Control Nurse. We are a residential certified facility licensed and Joint Commission accredited. Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City offers adolescents residential services. We are seeking individuals to join our team who is committed to improving the lives of who’s impacted by mental illness.

JOB SUMMARY: Manages operations of the Infection Control program, while evaluating quality of patients care and patient outcomes as they relate to healthcare-associated infections. Responsible for implementing and coordinating programs which includes surveillance, analysis of data, developing reports, policies and procedures with recommendations to prevent adverse actions. Directs the effort of all Performance Improvement initiatives by providing consultation, education, competent, efficient data to staff, physicians and residents, ensuring overall compliance with all regulatory standards including federal/state and accrediting organizations.

The Infectious Control RN responsibilities include the following:

• Identifying infectious disease processes
• Gathering, analyzing, and presenting infectious data, facts, and trends to other healthcare professionals and medical staff
• Educating and training healthcare staff in protocol to limit and contain infectious pathogens
• Decreasing rates of infection within a facility
• Conducting research studies on infectious agents and diseases
• Determining the origins of infectious disease and pathogen outbreaks
• Developing and implementing plans to prevent patients from spreading communicable diseases throughout the hospital and community
• Implementing and enforcing infection control practices and guidelines set forth by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Educating patients
• Reviewing and assessing occupational and employee health
• Working alongside research scientists and doctors in order to develop new methods for treating infectious disease

Qualified candidates should have the following:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse
• A minimum of two (2) year experience in Infection Control methodology in hospital facility, psychiatric service delivery system with specific knowledge and skills in areas of risk management.
• APIC membership required within 6 months of hire.
• Maintain CPR certification, first aid training, SAMA and TBRI.

Our benefits include the following:

· Service excellence and fulfilling work environment

· 401(k) plan and company match

· Health Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Paid Time Off

· Supplemental Insurance Plans Available

If you would like to learn more about joining our team, please apply on our website at https://perimeterhealthcare.com/careers.

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading mental and behavioral health care providers in the country. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and different care settings. Our team ensures you receive the required care that you or your loved one needs. We offer several settings for our patients including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers as well as outpatient counseling and therapies.

EEO

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Infectious Disease

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Inpatient

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Forrest City, AR 72335: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Infection control: 2 years (Preferred)
• Risk management: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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