The role involves providing concurrent surveillance of infection control activities and implementing appropriate measures throughout the hospital. Responsibilities include maintaining logs of communicable diseases and collaborating with the Employee Health Nurse.
Requirements summary
Candidates need a minimum of five years of clinical or public health surveillance experience and a current RN license. Educational requirements include a BSN, MPH, or a degree in microbiology or epidemiology, with infection control certification required within three years.
Registered Nurse, (RN) – Infection Preventionist Job Type: Full Time Days
Job Location Type: In-Person
Your experience matters
Raleigh General Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse, RN 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.
How you’ll contribute
A Registered Nurse, RN who excels in this role
Minimum of five years clinical experience in a hospital setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting.
Computer skills and basic statistical is preferred.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Provides concurrent surveillance of infection control activities. Develops and implements appropriate infection control measures throughout the hospital.
Provides assistance to/collaboration with the Employee Health Nurse as needed.
Maintains a log of incidents related to infections and communicable diseases.
Monitors infections in the hospital and evaluates as to hospital acquired infection.
What we’re looking for
Master's in Public Health (MPH), certified medical technologist, or a BS in microbiology or epidemiology.
Requires current RN license with BSN preferred
or-Master's in Public Health (MPH), certified medical technologist, or a BS in microbiology or epidemiology.
Licenses: Acquires Infection Control Certification within 3 years of employment.
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:
Benefits
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Tuition Assistance
Discount Programs
Company Match
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Paid Family Leave
Loan Assistance
Virtual Care Appointments
Mental Health Services
401(k) Retirement Package
Mental Wellness Programs
Physical Wellness Programs
Financial Wellness Programs
Free Gym Memberships
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.
More about
Raleigh General is a 300-bed hospital located in Beckley, WV, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.
EEOC Statement
“Raleigh General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Raleigh General 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.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
