Educator & Infection Prevention Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Schedule: 5x8, Days, No Weekends or Holidays

Your experience matters

Mercy Youngstown Behavioral Health is operated 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 embracing our promise to 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. 

More about our team 

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.

How you'll contribute:

A Educator & Infection Prevention RN who excels in this role:

• 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.

Why Join Us:

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: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. 

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. 

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. 

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). 

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. 

What we are looking for:

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

Connect with a Recruiter: Not ready to complete an application, or have questions?  Please contact Jaclyn by email: [email protected]

More about Mercy Youngstown:

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+.

EEOC Statement: 

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' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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.