Located on a 27-acre wooded campus, Fairmount Behavioral Health System is a peaceful, therapeutic environment for patients and families. Fairmount is a major regional resource for children, adolescents and adults who have psychiatric and behavioral problems as well as alcohol and drug dependency needs. The spacious campus borders Fairmount Park in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. With one of the leading alcohol and drug detox and rehab programs in Philadelphia, Fairmount is the provider of choice for individuals requiring specialized co-occurring psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment. We are currently seeking an Infection Control/Nurse Educator to join our team.

Infection Control/Nurse Educator responsibilities include: Providing focused orientation and education for the Behavioral Health staff, overseeing infection control, and overseeing employee health for the hospital. The Staff Educator role assesses staff training and development needs on an on-going basis. This individual coordinates and teaches components of nursing orientation, assists with annual required trainings and skills competency as wel as and other direct patient care training programs. The position will also be responsible for recording and assigning trainings in person or via online learning tool; ensuring all CEU admissions are submitted to CE Broker and properly maintained. The Infection Control role is responsible for ensuring that the facility meets standards of The Joint Commission, CMS, State Health Department, and OSHA by following current guidelines issued by the CDC. Responsible for developing, implementing, conducting and evaluating programs, continuing infection control education for nurses and other related staff education.

This position works primarily Monday- Friday, day shift but must be flexible to some off shift hours and weekends from time to time to ensure off shift infection control and staff education requirements are met.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Assistance

Visit us online at: https://fairmountbhs.com/

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 90,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence, and compassion.

Registered Nurse (RN) Job Requirements:

• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License, BSN preferred.
• Current CPR or BLS certification.
• Previous experience working as an Infection Control Nurse.
• Must be Certified in Infection Control or obtain this certification within two (2) years of employment.
• Preferred, one year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting.
• Experience mentoring, orienting and teaching staff nurses, leading groups, and preparing nursing staff learning topics.

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