Registered Nurse; RN), Infection Preventionist

Overview

Haywood Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) 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.

Youll collaborate with leaders, nurses, physicians, and frontline staff across every department. No two days look the same - you may review patient safety events or chart audits, and you may lead root cause analysis, prepare for regulatory surveys, or help develop a new process improvement plan. Your work directly influences outcomes like infection prevention, readmission rates, and patient satisfaction. Youll serve as a bridge between departments, translating data into action, identifying improvement opportunities, and helping staff understand why quality metrics matter.

• Develops and implements policies governing control of infections and communicable diseases.
• Develops systems for identifying, reporting, investigating and controlling infections and communicable diseases.
• Assists Employee Health Nurse and other staff as time/workload permits.
• Provides concurrent surveillance of infection control activities.
• Develops and implements appropriate infection control measures throughout the hospital.
• Provides assistance to/collaboration with the Employee Health Nurse as needed.
• Maintains a log of incidents related to infections and communicable diseases.
• Monitors infections in the hospital and evaluates hospital-acquired infections.

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, dental and vision coverage with plans starting at a low cost, tailored options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO:
  Insurance products, paid time off, and disability coverage.
• Financial & Career Growth:
  Tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Well-being:
  Wellness programs, gym memberships, virtual care, and mental health services.
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Access to our Health and Fitness Center (54,000 sq. ft.).

• Requires current RN license with BSN preferred or Master’s in Public Health (MPH), certified medical technologist, or a BS in microbiology or epidemiology.
• Acquires Infection Control Certification within 3 years of employment.
• Minimum of five years clinical experience in a hospital setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting. Computer skills and basic statistics are preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Haywood Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Haywood Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum.