Nurse Educator/Infection Control RN

The Nurse Educator/Infection Control RN will serve as a strategic partner of the nursing leadership team through development, execution and coordinator of targeted in-service education programs for Rebound Behavioral Health, as well as monitor, enter and analyze infection control data. Rebound Behavioral Health located in Lancaster, SC serves the greater Charlotte, NC and Columbia, SC areas adult patient population experiencing a behavioral/mental health crisis, as well as detox/dual diagnosis. The Nurse Educator/Infection Control RN will allocate their time creating and executing educational programs for the facility to be survey ready, as well as address the ever changing platform of behavior/mental health.

Functions include but not limited to:

• Assess educational needs and develop/coordinate necessary education programs. Coordinate orientation programs for new clinical staff.
• Work with hospital leadership and staff to assess current educational needs and develops a plan to satisfy those needs.
• Collaborate with medical practitioners and Director of Nursing to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for patients.
• Provide educational leadership to patients and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established clinical protocol.
• Assist patient and caregivers with education needs, problem solution and health management across the continuum of care.
• Implement and deliver educational curricula as required by regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CARF, CMS and State agencies.
• Initiate clinical skills development programs for direct care staff.
• Educate direct patient care staff in the use of equipment, supplies, and coordinates in-service training for appropriate staff. Provide specialized nursing protocols for direct care staff.
• Monitor on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis infection control practices and procedures.
• Enter and analyze data gathered through infection control practices and procedures into AMP Tracer System. 

Educational/Skills/Licensure/Experience Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Education required. Master's degree in nursing or related field preferred.
• Three or more years’ clinical experience combined with/or related to teaching experience required.
• One or more years’ behavioral health experience required.
• Current state license is required for this position.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).