Nurse Educator/Infection Control Practitioner

Responsibilities Join our team at Cedar Hills as a Nurse Educator / Infection Control Practitioner and learn how you can make a lasting difference in your community! How you will make an impact : Cedar Hills Hospital currently has an opening for a Nurse Educator / Infection Control Practitioner in our dynamic mental health facility, The Nurse Educator / Infection Control Practitioner is responsible for all staff education, training and competency records, coordinating the activities of the Infection Control Program, assuming direct responsibility for infection surveillance and reporting,within Cedar Hills Hospital.

This person oversees and conducts the training of the required programs for clinical education of the Nursing Department that supports current established evidence-based nursing practice.

This position ensure the objectives of the hospital are met, incorporates any performance improvement goals of the hospital, and complies with regulatory requirements established by the CNO which reflect current regulatory requirements.

What We Offer : Benefit package including : Medical / dental / vision Student loan re-payment program k with 3% employer match Above-market Paid Time Off Additional paid sick leave time Shift differentials and on-call pay incentives Employee stock options Career development, leadership training, and promotion opportunities Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Free counseling services through our EAP for employees and family members Who We Are : Cedar Hills Hospital is part of Universal Health Services, a Fortune large healthcare organization with over acute care and behavioral health locations in the U.

S., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. We are proud to have been chosen as one of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies for 10 years in a row.

We balance the financial stability and high resource availability offered by UHS with our own cooperative, caring work environment where each team member is respected for the unique, essential contributions he / she / they bring to our hospital and to the specific needs of the Portland community.

At Cedar Hills, our team of board-certified psychiatrists, internal medicine and family physicians, licensed therapists, and dedicated nursing staff provide individualized, continuum of care treatment in a stigma-free environment for adults aged 18 and over.

Cedar Hills Hospital is committed to Service Excellence. Service excellence is a part of all we do at the Facility. Our standards include : Treat everyone as a guest by making a good first impression, anticipating needs and displaying service recovery skills.

Demonstrate professionalism and excellence by looking professional, being accountable for actions and delivering excellence in our everyday work.

Practice teamwork by participating in decision making and process improvement, communicating effectively and focusing on the problem / issue, not the person.

Qualifications Education : Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing, or equivalent combination of education and experience in psychiatric nursing management;

Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s preferred. Experience : A minimum of one year’s supervisory experience. At least two years’ experience working with psychiatrically / behaviorally disordered persons.

Experience working in an inpatient psychiatric health-care facility preferred. Experience in developing educational programs for clinical staff is preferred.

Licensure : Currently licensed to practice by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. Training : Thorough knowledge of the Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA requirements, and state and federal regulatory requirements preferred.

CPR certification and successful completion of training in Management of Assaultive Behavior (HWC) within 90 days of employment.

Demonstrated skill modeling verbal de-escalation strategies with behaviorally disordered persons. Prior experience in responding to behavioral emergencies preferred.

Additional Requirements : Must possess demonstrated leadership ability, the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and individuals, strong oral and written communication skills.

Must possess knowledge of therapeutic relationships, therapeutic processes, behavior management, crisis intervention, and adult learning strategies.