Description

A career at the Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller, a 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Texas Health Resources, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in North Texas who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Keller area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply! Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employeesAffordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their familiesUp to 20 days of PTO for full time employees401(k) retirement plan

What you will do in this role:

Drives and assumes ownership of Infection Control Plan and activities in the hospitalFunctions as the content expert on Infection Prevention and Control for the hospital including determining course of action, planning, implementing and ensuring compliance to the planAssures systems are in place to report infection surveillance, prevention and control information to:appropriate staff in the hospitalfederal, state and local public health authorities in accordance with law and regulationaccrediting bodiesother referring or receiving hospitals or organizations needing information regarding the presence of infection in a patient received or transferredAssists in identifying, monitoring and controlling outbreaks of nosocomial infection among patient and hospital personnelOther duties as assigned
Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.Bachelors or Masters strongly preferredCurrent state licensure as Registered NurseDemonstrated experience planning, coordinating, evaluating and/or directing educational activities of clinical personnelMinimum of 2 years’ experience as a bedside RNCPR/BCLS certification. ACLS preferred

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.