Responsibilities

Austin Oaks Hospital (a UHS facility):

Austin Oaks Hospital is an 80-bed facility that offers a broad spectrum of psychiatric services for adults and children ages 4 to 17. Located on a beautiful 13-acre, oak-lined campus, we provide a home-like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth. Our psychiatric treatment and substance abuse services are available through both inpatient and outpatient programs to fit your needs. Get a confidential assessment from our trained staff today to determine which services best suit your recovery goals. Austin Oaks Hospital is located in South Austin 10 minutes from downtown.

Please visit our website for more information: www.austinoakshospital.com.

What Austin Oaks Offers:

Austin Oaks Hospital is seeking qualified, energetic candidates for our current job openings. We welcome new Grads! Join us and be a part of our organization servicing our communities mental health needs.. If you are a dedicated, hardworking individual who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients we encourage you to apply. Austin Oaks Hospital puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Austin Oaks is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. At Austin Oaks Hospital you are never alone, as you are part of a huge network of peer professionals and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Infection Control Nurse (RN) : Administer the Infection Control Program as it applies to patients, employees, and visitors to the hospital. Provides for employee safety and well-being.

Job Duties/Resposibilities:

• Coordinate the program of infection control, prevention, and surveillance as approved by the Infection Control Committee.

• Authorized to institute infection control measures deemed necessary when there is reasonably felt to be a danger to patients, personnel or visitors until such time as advice can be obtained from the physician member of the Infection Control Committee.

• Tracks and works in conjunction with unit physicians and nurses to assure compliance with the Texas Department of State Health Services standards, OSHA requirements, JACHO standards.

• Track employee illness for infection control purposes.

• To assess patient care and need for consultation.

  Universal Health Services (UHS):

  One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related

  services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

  Qualifications

  EDUCATION:

  Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Documented evidence of Infection Control training

  LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION:

  Required: Current Texas State Registered Nurse License

  Certification in Infection Control or Occupational Health

  EXPERIENCE: Preferred: One year psychiatric nursing experience.

  BENEFITS: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation, Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off, 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

  EEO Statement

  All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

  Notice

  At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.