Rn Infection Preventionist​/Health Nurse

Job Description

Infection Control Preventionist/Employee Health Nurse Opportunity – Full‑Time

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is located in beautiful Flowood, MS, a thriving city outside the capital of Jackson. With a
-bed capacity, Brentwood BH is the largest facility of its kind in Mississippi specializing in providing psychiatric treatment services to children, adolescents, and adults. Our multidisciplinary team works to create a treatment plan tailored to each individual patient in a structured, nurturing and therapeutic environment. Visit our website for information: .

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a dynamic and talented full‑time RN Infection Control Preventionist / Employee Health Nurse Mon. – Fri. 8: – 4:

The RN Infection Control Preventionist / Employee Health Nurse is in charge of coordinating the activities of infection prevention issues of the facility; directly responsible for infection surveillance and reporting, and for providing education and training to staff.

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co‑workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.

Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement

Minimum:
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in Mississippi. Must have two (2) years of clinical experience in an acute hospital setting and/or demonstrates an understanding of the principles of epidemiology and infectious disease process in a hospital. Must demonstrate good mental health, be able to handle multiple pressures, possess critical thinking skills, observe and attend to details, be able to change and make changes, ask for help when needed, possess great organizational skills and accept full responsibility for the area of management.