Registered Nurse (RN), Employee Health/Infection Prevention- Full-time
Where We Are:
Florence, Alabama is situated in Northwestern Alabama, where the Tennessee River Flows through the scenic Shoals. On your days off spend some time fishing and boating on Wilson Lake. Come tour the historical sites, visit Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge, or take a relaxing lake cruise on Wheeler Lake.
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
- Competitive paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
- Professional development and growth opportunities
Your experience matters
At North Alabama Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. 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.
Connect with our RN recruiting specialist
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions Please contact Savannah Bennefield by texting or calling .
How you’ll contribute
You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.
What Will You Do:
TheEmployee Health and Infection Prevention RN conducts the employee health program for North Alabama Medical Center and the affiliated campuses and clinics. Infection Control responsibilities are assigned by the Manager of Infection Prevention and include but are not limited to surveillance, education, consultation, mandated reporting, and regulatory compliance. Expectations of this position include but are not limited to, being a role model for Employee and Patient Safety, communication with many levels of employees and patients, and customer service, meeting the needs to frontline staff, and patients, and Leadership of NAMC.
Qualifications and requirements
Applicants should have a current state RN license. Additional requirements include:
- Basic Life Support certification
- Requires –Current RNlicensure and (3) years clinical experience.
- Complete NHSN’s online Patient Safety and Infection Control Training modules within first year of employment.
What you will do
Possess knowledge of the CDC / NHSN HAI definitions / criteria and applies it accordingly.
· Teach and role model principles, practices, procedures and patient safety principles in infection control and prevention, employee health, and in the patient care environment required.
· Excellent organization and customer service skills.
· Ability to successfully handle multiple priorities and prioritize and schedule accordingly.
· Work collaboratively with other departments and physicians.
· Ability to use professional judgment to identify areas for improvement and participate in development of quality initiatives.
· Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.
· Ability to enter metrics in NHSN, electronic surveillance system(s) and electronic health record with accuracy as assigned
About our Health System
North Alabama Medical Center is a 263 bed hospital located in Florence, Alabama, 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 milestoneyour experience matters.
EEOC Statement
“North Alabama Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”