Employee Health/Infection Control Nurse

Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents, located in New Kent, Virginia, provides comprehensive medical, behavioral, rehabilitative, and educational services for children and adolescents ages 2 through 22 who are challenged by co-occurring medical and behavioral diagnoses. Cumberland Hospital is one of the few specialty children’s hospitals providing dual treatment protocols for both medical and mental health issues. Cumberland includes a 62-bed Hospital Program, a 16-bed Inpatient Acute Program, and 30-bed Residential Treatment Program. Our goal is to stabilize medical problems and help children develop positive behavioral coping strategies using an interdisciplinary approach.

Who We Are:

Cumberland Hospital is a safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession.

One of the most rewarding aspects of working as an Infectious Disease Prevention Nurse at Cumberland Hospital is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the employees, patients, and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

Job Description:

• Oversee all infection control responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive health and safety services
• Maintain appropriate health records for employees under regulatory agency guidelines
• Coordinate comprehensive infection control services
• Maintain accurate records of infections of patients for required agencies
• Assist the Director of Systems & Quality Management in providing education and training needs of staff, based on requirements of TJC, OSHA, CDC, State and Federal guidelines
• Serve as a member of assigned committees
• Position reports to the CNO

Benefits for our Nursing Staff include: https://benefits.uhsguest.com/

• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300 locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career.
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation
• Top-Notch Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Student Loan Refinancing Repayment Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Tuition Discounted University Nursing Programs
• Referral Bonus
• 401K Retirement Account with Employer Match
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Meals Provided

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• BSN required, MSN preferred
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Current HWC and CPR certifications

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of two years experience in a hospital setting
• Demonstrated ability to provide training and education
• Experience in Infection Control, Quality Assurance, and survey readiness
• Active in community networking and facilitating successful training of nursing students in a psychiatric setting
• Working knowledge of JC standards, OSHA and Commonwealth of Virginia requirements for employee training and education

Must be at least 21 years of age per Commonwealth of Virginia Interdepartmental Regulation of Children’s Residential Facilities. (22VAC42-11-380, pg. 43)

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About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to reliably commute to New Kent, VA 23124? [YES or NO]

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13