Registered Nurse Supervisor/Infection Prevention

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Infection Prevention State of Missouri - 3.3 St. Louis, MO Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Nursing Hand hygiene Disease prevention Health education Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) RN License Quality of care (regulatory compliance area) Isolation techniques (health monitoring and safety measures) Patient safety measures implementation Performance Reporting Mid-level Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Clinical staff training Quality improvement Compliance documentation Regulatory readiness in healthcare Interdisciplinary policy and procedure development Healthcare quality audits Management reporting Outbreak verification investigations LPN Quality audits 1 year Infectious disease control education Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Risk assessment implementation Outbreak surveillance Monitoring of patient infection outcomes Patient safety compliance management Full Job Description Job Summary - Why you'll love this position RN Supervisor - Infection Prevention St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center North Campus, 5351 Delmar Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63112 South Campus, 5300 Arsenal St, St. Louis, MO 63139

Day Shift:

8am-4:30pm Weekends Off The main purpose of an Infection Preventionist is to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff by preventing the spread of infectious diseases. This includes monitoring infection control practices, educating staff on proper precautions, and ensuring compliance with CDC and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

Conduct ongoing surveillance of healthcare- associated infections (HAIs), analyze trends, report findings to leadership and regulatory bodies. Develop, implement, and evaluate infection prevention and control policies and procedures in accordance with CDC, state and accreditation standards. Lead outbreak investigations, implement containment strategies, and monitor effectiveness of interventions to prevent further transmission. Provide education and competency validation for clinical and non-clinical staff on infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, PPE use, isolation precautions, and exposure response. Perform routine infection control rounds and audits to ensure compliance with environmental cleaning standards and transmission based precautions. Collaborate with Employee Health to manage communicable disease exposures, vaccination compliance, and return to work guidance. Participate in performance improvement initiatives, risk assessments, and interdisciplinary committees to reduce infection risk and enhance patient safety. Maintain required documentation, regulatory reporting, and readiness for surveys.

Eligibility:

This role will be filled with either a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse or a qualified Registered Nurse, salary commiserate with experience. The candidate will have 1 or more years of experience in infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and multi-department oversight. WHY DMH? The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities. The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.