Infection Control RN/Clinical Educator
Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Las Vegas, nevada
The Infection Control RN is responsible for the prevention, investigation, monitoring, and reporting of the spread of disease in the hospital. Implements infection prevention best practices across the organization adhering to National Patient Safety Goals, OSHA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory bodies to ensure the health and safety of patients and staff. The role of the Infection Control RN combines epidemiological and public health practices with administrative tasks. The job includes patient education and care as well as the education of medical staff and patients regarding infection control practices and policies.
As Clinical Educator, collaborates with nursing leadership to ensure all personnel are competent to provide the care and services required by the population served. Responsible for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and documenting nursing development activities of all employees. This includes orientation, in-service training, annual...