Educator and Infection Preventionist - Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

Educator/Infection Control Preventionist (RN) - Rehabilitation

Job Type: Days

Your experience matters:

At North Florida Rehabilitation Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Registered Nurse, you will be 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.

Here, you'll be supported, respected, and empowered to make meaningful connections every day. 

About our Team:

North Florida Rehabilitation Hospital offers a warm and welcoming culture, flexible scheduling and work-life balance! Our leadership team provides professional growth and stability in a true team environment!

How You'll Make an Impact 

As the Educator/ICP, you'll be a trusted partner in our patients' recovery journeys. You will: 

• Assume responsibility and accountability for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of education programs including clinical orientation of new employees
• Develop the annual hospital wide Infection Control Plan; evaluates the effectiveness of the program and reports findings to leadership and appropriate committees
• Use independent judgement to plan, create, implement and execute training content and programs
• Design individualized orientations based upon specific position and assessment of competency
• Evaluate educational needs of staff through various methods including QI programs, safety occurrence monitoring, changes in patient population served, and annual needs assessment
• Drive and assume ownership of Infection Control Plan and activities in the hospital.
• Exercise independent judgement in analyzing and trending infection data and creates a plan to reduce and prevent infections
• Assures systems are in place to report infection surveillance, prevention and control information to:
  • appropriate staff in the hospital
  • federal, state and local public health authorities in accordance with law and regulation
  • accrediting bodies
  • other referring or receiving hospitals or organizations needing information regarding the presence of infection in a patient received or transferred

Your skills, compassion, and critical thinking will help patients achieve greater independence, strength, and quality of life. 

What we offer:

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching 
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, evaluating and/or directing educational activities of clinical personnel

Additional requirements include:

• CPR/BCLS certification. ACLS preferred.
• CRRN Preferred
• Minimum six months' Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

More About North Florida Rehabilitation Hospital:

North Florida Rehabilitation Hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions. Our rehabilitation hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) as well as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for inpatient rehabilitation. North Florida Rehabilitation Hospital was nationally ranked in the top 6% of rehab hospitals for 2017.

EEOC Statement

"North Florida Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Florida Rehabilitation Hospital 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, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.