INFECTION CONTROL NURSE (part-time)

Responsibilities

SummitRidge Hospital -is a place for Healing and Hope! Our acute care psychiatric hospital is located in Lawrenceville (about 25 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta). We provide psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment to adolescents, adults, and seniors, in addition to partial hospitalization and other outpatient programs (includes a location in Athens).

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Infection Control Nurse to join our talented Nursing team.

Infection Control Nurse Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• To conduct ongoing surveillance of infections in patients and employees, vaccination status of patients and employees, compile and interpret this data, and present it to the Safety Committee each month. To inspect all on-site and satellite facility areas, observe for employee activities to detect any potential infection hazards, and evaluate compliance with standards. Compile and present this data to the Safety Committee.
• Investigate the clusters of infections above expected levels. Survey for outbreaks, evaluate and give recommendations for the prevention of further spread of infection and to disseminate this information to the Infection Control Committee.
• Educate staff and patients on the specific policies and procedures involved in infection control, implements best practice such as universal precautions, blood borne pathogens, tuberculosis, etc.
• Communicate all reportable diseases to the local Health Department in a timely manner.
• Reviewing and develop written policies and procedures related to infection control. Coordinate with nursing leadership regarding orientation and education of new hired hospital staff.

Benefit Highlights :

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What do our current nurses value at SummitRidge Hospital & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

About Universal Health Services

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