Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a heart for providing compassionate care to those in need? If so, we want you to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals!
Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital is searching for a dedicated Infection Control Nurse to be a part of our amazing team! This position performs work related to infection control for staff and patients in the hospital. The goal of the infection control department is to promote sound and scientific infection control principles and practices.
Responsibilities:
- Check census reports and run WVSIIS on every new admission and readmission.
- Complete documentation of visits/interactions with patients and staff.
- Supply PPE to staff.
- Help with the administration of vaccines and TB skin tests according to Federal and State laws and regulatory policies and procedures.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
This is a tobacco-free facility. Chosen applicants must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug screening test. All employees shall be subject to drug testing for probable cause as set forth in Agency and Bureau policies. Must be able to work holidays and weekends. Mandatory overtime is an essential function of this position. Candidates must successfully pass a background screening.
Appointment Incentive: This position qualifies for an appointment incentive of $12,500, to the selected applicant who agrees to work for the facility for a minimum period of twelve (12) months.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: None.
- Licensure/Certifications: Current West Virginia license to practice as a registered nurse.
- Experience: Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in nursing.
- Internal Applicants Only: One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as a Registered Nurse may substitute for the required experience.
Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital, located in Huntington, West Virginia, is a 110-bed psychiatric hospital owned and operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities. Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital provides quality patient care and a safe environment for its patients, who are often committed to the hospital through civil commitment or, in the case of forensic patients, ordered through the judicial system. As a training site for future health care professionals, Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital provides on-site learning experiences for educating physicians, nurses, practical nurses, psychologists, counselors, health care administrators, technicians, and supportive services personnel. The hospital holds accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and is certified by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Through ongoing collaboration with Marshall University’s Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, a variety of medical and clinical professionals partner with the hospital’s own staff to work diligently with patients to achieve a smooth transition back to the community after discharge.
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