Kingwood Pines Hospital is a 116 bed facility located in the beautiful residential Kingwood community. We are located about 30 miles northeast of the Houston Medical Center. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services. We serve children, adolescents, and adults for psychiatric and behavioral health. The hospital also has services in intensive outpatient and partial hospital program services.

POSITION SUMMARY:

$15,000 Sign On Bonus

The Infection Control/Nurse Educator is a Registered Nurse who is responsible for coordinating the activities of the Infection Control Program, assuming direct responsibility for infection surveillance and reporting, and providing technical support and education for the hospital staff. The IC Nurse is also responsible nursing staff education and training, and for the employee health compliance program. The IC Nurse also functions as the Nursing Educator and is responsible for assisting the CNO in evaluating; reviewing, designing and implementing hospital training events with respect to all RN/LPN/CNA/MHT staff required training.

EDUCATION:

Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; MSN Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing preferred, credentialing by ANCC.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility. 3 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity at unit-based level required. Preferred 6 years’ experience in acute medical nursing care environment.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Texas. Certification in Infection Prevention/Control (APIC) or will obtain certification within first 3 months of employment.

Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.

Current CPR (can be obtained on-site upon employment)

Current HWC (can be obtained on-site upon employment)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

A thorough knowledge of TJC, Medicare, OSHA regulations and all other state and federal regulatory standards.

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Kingwood Pines is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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

Preferred dress code

Business casual (dress pants/skirt, button down/blouse, optional tie)

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