Registered Nurse; RN Behavioral Health Infection Control Coordinator

Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator

Job Type: Full Time, Days

Salary Range: $39.15/hour - $52.85/hour

$10,000 Sign on Bonus!!

Requisition expires 04/01/2026

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Your experience matters:

At Denver Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) Infection Control Coordinator joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute:

Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator protects patients, employees and guests from communicable diseases by directing and coordinates infection prevention and control program for the hospital. IC/NE assumes direct responsibility for infection surveillance, infection control reporting, and provision of infection control technical support and education for the facility staff. IC/NE coordinates the preventative and intervention measures as well as the tracking and reporting system associated with this effort.

IC/NE compares laboratory reports with communicable diseases list to identify

conditions that require infection control procedures. IC advises and consults with physicians, nurses and hospital personnel concerning precautions to be taken to protect patients, staff, and other persons from possible contamination or infection. IC/NE investigates infection control problems and arranges for follow-up care for persons exposed to infection or disease. IC/NE instructs hospital personnel in universal and specific infection control procedures.

IC/NE ensures that the facility meets infection prevention and control standards of all regulatory bodies by following the current guidelines issued by the CDC.

Assists the CNO in directing all nursing activities within the hospital and in assessing and monitoring the quality of nursing services provided. Assists the CNO in interviewing of staff. Conducts new employee training and orientation. Participates in departmental and team meetings. The IC/NE is also a working RN and routinely and personally executes nursing care duties to ensure quality patient care and proper execution and documentation of the treatment plan.

What we offer:

• Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements:

• Degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or relevant healthcare degree licensure required or certified Infection Control Practitioner
• Previous experience as an infection control practitioner preferred
• Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing relevant to the state of the hospital preferred
• Basic Life Support certification and Handle with Care (HWC) within 30 days
• May be required to work flexible hours

Additional requirements include:

• Member of APIC, participates in local chapter meetings
• Completion of APIC's EPI intensive course.
• CPR certification and Handle With Care Training (HWC) within 30 days.
• Completion of additional age specific training within 30 days.
• A strong knowledge of TJC, Medicare, OSHA, patient rights, and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities must be obtained within 30 days of employment
• May be required to work flexible hours and overtime and may be asked to be available outside of regularly scheduled hours

Denver Springs is a 96-bed mental health and addiction treatment center, offering highly specialized inpatient and outpatient services for adults and their families. We are a part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

We provide treatment services to those suffering from the devastating effects of mental illness and addiction. We believe long-term recovery can be a reality.

EEOC Statement

"Denver Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Denver Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

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