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CategoryHealthcare
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No of Jobs1
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Apply Before09/23/2025
Description
Nurse Educator - Infection Preventionist
MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital - New Castle, DE
Job Title: Nurse Educator - Infection Preventionist
Position: Nurse Educator/Infection Preventionist
Job Type: Full Time
Pay:
Shift: Standard day shift with flexibility for off shifts
Work Type:
Location
Address:
City: New Castle
State: DE
ZIP Code:
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and implement education plans for behavioral health staff.
- Lead new hire orientation from a clinical perspective.
- Facilitate ongoing training programs and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Model best practices and engage staff in evidence-based education.
- Implement infection prevention protocols and train staff on infection control measures.
- Monitor compliance to reduce the risk of infectious outbreaks.
- Conduct ongoing surveillance of infections and maintain accurate records.
- Compile and present Infection Reports to Safety/Infection Control Committee.
- Inspect environment and observe personnel activities for infection hazards.
- Investigate exposure incidents and oversee post-exposure evaluations.
- Develop and provide in-service programs on infection prevention.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to develop educational materials
- Knowledge of infection control protocols
- Experience in clinical education
Preferred Skills
- Certification as an NPD Practitioner
- Clinical certification from American Nurse Credentialing Center
Requirements
Experience: 5+ years of experience as a registered nurse strongly preferred; 3 years of registered nurse experience required; 2 years of behavioral health experience as an RN required; 1+ years in infection control preferred.
Education: Master’s degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, Education or other clinical field preferred; Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
License & Certification:
- Current state license as a registered nurse
- Certification by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology preferred
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required
Schedule:
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Vision and dental coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Employee assistance programs
- Financial support
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling
- Career advancement opportunities
- Referral bonus
Supplemental Pay
- Competitive hourly rates
- High shift differentials
Special Notes
- Commitment to equal employment opportunities regardless of individual characteristics.
Facility Details
Name: MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital
Description: A 120 bed treatment center providing services to adults and adolescents on both an inpatient and outpatient basis.
Specialties:
- Behavioral Health
- Infection Control
Mission: Enhancing professional practice and the provision of quality patient care.