Responsibilities

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital (a UHS facility) & Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital at Bethany (a UHS facility): Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and residential treatment services for ages 5-17. Our treatment programs provide a structured and supportive treatment environment that promotes self-acceptance and helps stabilize patients suffering from acute psychiatric illness. Our multidisciplinary treatment teams consist of psychiatrists, licensed therapists and highly specialized nurses who collaborate to develop and implement effective and compassionate treatment plans for our patients. Cedar Ridge is a behavioral health facility that encompasses a 116-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a beautifully wooded campus with a stocked pond, school, outdoor courtyard and playground. Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital at Bethany is a 56-bed psychiatric hospital offering adult behavioral health programs and treatment services. Our team of dedicated professionals provides crisis stabilization and medication management to patients who have disorders such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, paranoia and schizophrenia. We provide a secure haven for patients who are having suicidal or homicidal thoughts. We can help patients regain their sense of self-worth. Our adult inpatient mental health treatment is for individuals over the age of 18 with severe mental illness that is impacting their ability to function. Website: www.cedarridgebhs.com

This is a Part Time 20-24hr a week

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Infection Control Preventionist is responsible for development, implementation, and coordination of the hospital’s infection control program to include the surveillance, prevention, and control of infection to reduce the risks of acquiring and transmitting infection among patients and employees. Provides infection control education to patients and staff. Prepares and distributes accurate and timely infection control reports for committee meetings and public health officials when required and maintains a thorough record of all reports. Participates in the development and revision of all policies and procedures related to infection surveillance, control and prevention. Works in conjunction with Human Resources Department to maintain employee health records. Performs duties in accordance with facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards. Reports to the Chief Nursing Officer.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

• Licensure and Registration by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse (RN) required

• Certified by the Certification Board for Infection (CBIC) preferred

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in infection control practice required

• Clinical experience with a psychiatric mental health population preferred

  Additional Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Successfully complete a drug test

• Successfully pass a national background check

• Physical agility to manage patients

• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds.

• Strong Computer skills

• Excellent Communication skills

• Strong Leadership skills

• Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior

• Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste

  The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable

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  One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Univ ersal 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

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