Registered Nurse (RN) Educator and Infection Preventionist

Registered Nurse (RN) Educator & Infection Preventionist 

Job Type: Full-Time | Days

Schedule: M-F | 8a-5p 

Your experience matters

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Kindred Healthcare. Lifepoint Health is a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

If you are passionate about advancing clinical excellence and patient safety, the RN Educator & Infection Preventionist role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organization. In this position, you will assume responsibility and accountability for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, including the clinical orientation and development of new employees. You will also lead infection prevention efforts by developing and overseeing the annual Infection Control Plan, evaluating program effectiveness, and reporting outcomes to leadership and key committees. This role is ideal for a dedicated nursing professional who enjoys mentoring others, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and promoting best practices that support exceptional patient care and positive outcomes.

How you'll contribute

A RN Educator & Infection Preventionist who excels in this role:

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates education programs and orientation of staff, students, volunteers and contracted nursing staff.
• Evaluates educational needs of staff through various methods including QI programs, safety occurrence monitoring, changes in patient population served, and annual needs assessment.
• Supports and aligns educational activities with best practice initiatives and hospital’s quality improvement process.
• Develops the annual hospital wide Infection Control Plan; evaluates the effectiveness of the program and reports findings to leadership and appropriate committees.
• Assures systems are in place to report infection surveillance, prevention and control information to hospital staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include: 

• Education: Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.
• BLS Required 
• At least 4 years of nursing experience required 
• Previous Education or Infection Prevention preferred
• Previous Rehabilitation experience preferred

More about Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is a 66-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma community for over a decade. We are proud to be recognized Watson Health 15 Top Health Systems 2019, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) – Stroke Specific Accreditation, and Joint Commission National Quality Approval. 

EEOC Statement

"Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."