RN Supervisor - Infection Prevention

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 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:

RN Licensure or equivalent clinical experience required. Minimum of an Associate in Nursing or related Healthcare; Bachelors preferred. Certification in Infection Prevention Control (CIC) preferred or required within a defined timeframe. Prior experience in infection prevention required.

Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package Including:

Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary) Cafeteria Plan Deferred Compensation MOSERS Retirement (Members contribute 4% of pay, to MOSERS plan and 1% towards Deferred Compensation) 13 paid holidays per year 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month 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.