Registered Nurse (RN) - Infection Control
HCA Capital Division
Low Moor, VA
3x12 hrs

Description

Introduction

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At LewisGale Hospital Alleghany our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) RN Infection Prevention and Employee Health to join our healthcare family.

Benefits

LewisGale Hospital Alleghany, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At LewisGale Hospital Alleghany, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our RN Infection Prevention and Employee Health opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Infection Prevention / Employee Health Registered Nurse (RN) is part of the Quality Department and is responsible for the prevention, detection, and control of infections within the facility; as well as, coordinating the delivery of high quality, comprehensive employee health programs designed to promote employee wellness, maintain productivity, decrease absenteeism, and promote cost containment.

What will you do in this role:

· Compliance with federal, state, and The Joint Commission standards pertaining to infection prevention 

· Ensures best practices pertaining to infection prevention are utilized throughout the facility through policy development /revision, monitoring practice, and enforcing safe occupational/environmental hygiene practices 

· Acts as a role model, resource, and educator for clinical staff regarding infection prevention practices, theory, and standards 

· Maintains communication with hospital staff and administration regarding detection and surveillance of possible hazardous situations

· Conducts ongoing lab-based surveillance of infections in patients 

· Develops, implements, and/or maintains a reporting system for hospital acquired infections, communicable diseases, and other reportable infections, including quality data collection and analysis. Reports data and analysis of data to the Infection Prevention Committee, and any other appropriate group of individuals 

· Rounds in all targeted surveillance areas on a routine basis per predetermined time intervals and intervenes at the point-of-care on issues related to infection prevention as they are identified 

· Collects surveillance data on infections per specific criteria and sampling methodology and enters data into infection prevention database programs 

· Leads investigations pertaining to hospital acquired infections. Collaborates and strategizes with leaders in the facility for action planning with measurable goals  

· Leads, coordinates, and manages the Infection Control Committee activities 

· Coordinates, in collaboration with department leaders, to develop, implement, and update the infection prevention standards for their departments 

· Reports and participates with the facility’s Quality Council, Nursing Quality Council, associated task force committees, and other committees as assigned  

· Provides analytical and practical support for day-to-day operations, including pre-employment screenings, annual physicals and immunizations, and Worker’s Compensation claims. 

· Ensures program quality assurance through implementation of standards and policies, assessments, and reporting. 

· Stays abreast of enterprise policies regarding pre-employment screenings, drug and TB testing, and annual physicals and vaccines. 

· Stays abreast of Worker’s Compensation labor codes, reporting requirements, and all federal, state, and local regulations. 

·Assists employees who have sustained a work related illness or injury, providing necessary forms and coordinating medical evaluation and treatment.

· Collaborates with department leaders, Human Resources, third party claims administrators, and treatment providers to ensure smooth management of work-related injuries and illnesses throughout the process. 

· Leads the interactive process with injured and/or disabled employee and manager to identify accommodations such as modified duty or alternative work assignments  

· Works with leadership to implement loss control strategies, including employee safety programs to reduce worker injuries and liability 

What qualifications will you need:

Virginia Registered Nurse license or Multi-State RN Compact license required

Bachelors Degree in Nursing required

Surgical Services RN experience preferred

Experience in managing Employee Health, Worker’s Compensation, Safety, or similar programs within the healthcare industry 

Infection Prevention certification (CIC) must be obtained within 2 years of employment start date​

LewisGale Hospital-Alleghany is a 204-bed acute care facility in Low Moor, Virginia. We serve patients in both Virginia and West Virginia. We have delivered a decade-long commitment to help save and improve patients lives. We are committed to giving back to the extended community that we call home. We offer a full range of medical specialties from emergency medicine to general surgery. Our facility is home to the Senior Transitions program. This program is a 15-bed specialty unit for seniors with emotional and behavioral issues requiring short-term acute stabilization. We are an important part of LewisGale Regional Health System. This Health System is an integrated network of closely aligned patient-care facilities that consistently rank among the top in the nation for patient care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our RN Infection Prevention and Employee Health opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.