Educator & Infection Prevention Registered Nurse (RN

Educator & Infection Prevention Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description

Educator & Infection Prevention Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Type: Full-time | Days

Mercy Youngstown Behavioral Healthisoperated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health.

We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Educator & Infection Prevention RN joining our team, you’re embracingourpromiseto provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

To better serve our community, we are expanding our inpatient capacity from 48 to 72 beds
. This growth allows us to welcome more individuals into our specialized, comfortable healing spaces. It also expands our tight-knit team of professionals who bring dynamic energy to our halls every single day. As part of this team, you will not just manage protocols—you will actively shape a culture of safety, mentorship, and clinical excellence across the entire facility.

• Annually reviews and revises hospital infection control plan, implementing any necessary protocol for the following year.
• Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to conduct the antimicrobial stewardship program.
• Educates and coaches staff on procedures and general information for current infections in the community, common infections of the healthcare industry, blood borne pathogens, and hand hygiene. Instructs staff on CDC preventative measures on infection.
• Ensure the hospital has flu vaccinations in a timely manner and monitors compliance for staff and patients.
• Monitors the staff and patient PPD testing, ensuring accurate records are maintained and staff are being tested on a timely basis.
• Monitors the facility’s needle sticks and creates preventative plans to eliminate accidents.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of infection control regulations of TJC, CMS, Medicaid, state and federal laws, and ensures the hospital’s compliance with such standards.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits
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  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO
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  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short-andlong-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth
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  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package andcompany match.
• Employee Well-being
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  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development
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  Ongoing learningandcareer advancement opportunities.

Applicants should have a current Ohio RN license and possess an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school or certified Infection Control Practitioner. Additional requirements include:

• Complete APIC EPI Course and Member of APIC within 30 days of hire
• Experience:
  
  Previous infection control preferred

Mercy Youngstown Behavioral Health is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital located in the Youngstown, OH area. We provide high-quality compassionate care for those facing mental health and addiction challenges. Programs include 24/7 crisis care and assessment, inpatient mental health and addiction treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for adults age 18+.

Mercy Youngstown Behavioral Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans'…