INFECTION PREVENTION NURSE / STAFF EDUCATOR

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Job description

Responsibilities

Palo Verde Behavioral Health (PVBH) is an 84 bed private psychiatric facility providing inpatient and intensive outpatient psychiatric services through treatment programs tailored to our patients needs for the purpose of creating positive outcomes. PVBH will build on the excellent skills of our current Psychiatrists, licensed registered nurses, clinical social workers and licensed professional counselors to support these programs.

Mission Statement: The mission of Palo Verde Behavioral Health is to provide the highest quality of psychiatric patient care through treatment programs focused on improving the lives of our patients and ensuring their experience during their stay supports their road to recovery.

Vision Statement: Palo Verde Behavioral Health will be recognized as the premier regional provider of innovative, compassionate behavioral health services, which enhance the health of our community. We will exceed the expectations of those served, maintain the highest standards, and promote a rewarding work environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Infection Prevention Coordinator/Staff Educator is a dual role position. Infection Preventionist is responsible for the implementation, coordination and monitoring of the Hospital's Infection Prevention program. The Infection Prevention Coordinator collects all data and educates departments and employees of current infection Prevention procedures. The Staff Educator facilitates learning using a variety of teaching strategies appropriate to content, setting, learner needs, and desired learner outcomes.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse through the State of Arizona and demonstrates an understanding of the principles of epidemiology, infectious diseases in the hospital and principles of learning.
• BSN or Masters in Science in Public Health with Certification in Infection Prevention ("CIC") by the Certification Board of Infection Prevention preferred.
• Member of APIC preferred and/or continuing education work completed to obtain APIC Certification within 2 years of hire or equivalent certification through CIC.

Experience:

• Three (3) years as a Registered Nurse preferred.
• Experience teaching staff and patient populations.
• Experience with clinical infection Prevention practices and employee health required.

One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked on the Fortune 500, and listed in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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