Infection Control and Quality Nurse

Position Summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville is seeking an experienced Employee Health / Infection Control / Quality Nurse to support employee wellness, infection prevention, and quality performance initiatives.

This role is responsible for managing employee health programs, infection control surveillance, and supporting quality improvement and regulatory readiness efforts in alignment with Joint Commission, CDC, OSHA, and State requirements. This is a flex position, with hours determined by facility needs and approved budget.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Health

Manage and maintain the facility’s Employee Health Program

Conduct employee physicals, TB testing, immunizations, and health screenings

Maintain confidential employee health and exposure records

Provide follow-up care for employees returning from illness, injury, or maternity leave

Infection Control

Conduct infection surveillance, data collection, and reporting

Complete monthly infection control inspection rounds and reports

Educate staff on infection prevention practices and inspection findings

Ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, Joint Commission, and State regulations

Coordinate with APIC-certified Infection Control consultants

Notify appropriate agencies of reportable/communicable diseases

Provide infection control education to new hires and annually

Quality & Performance Improvement

Support Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities

Assist with audits, tracers, and regulatory readiness

Track, trend, and report quality and infection-related metrics

Participate in policy review, performance improvement initiatives, and corrective action planning

Collaborate with leadership to identify risks and improvement opportunities

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

Graduation from an approved Practical/Vocational Nursing Program

Current LPN/LVN license in the State of Mississippi
(RN preferred but not required)

Experience

Minimum 1 year of nursing experience preferred

Experience in employee health, infection control, quality, or compliance preferred

Knowledge & Skills

Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills

Ability to manage confidential information

Effective communication and collaboration skills

Proficient with EMR systems and Microsoft Office

Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards

Physical & Work Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods

Exposure Category II (potential exposure to blood or bodily fluids)

Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs as needed

Why Join Freedom Behavioral?

Mission-driven organization focused on safety and quality

Supportive leadership and collaborative culture

Flexible scheduling aligned with facility needs