INFECTION PREVENTION COORDINATOR

Responsibilities

About Centennial Hills Hospital :

Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center is a 336-bed facility that is part of the six-hospital The Valley Health System in the Las Vegas area.

We provide a wide range of medical services and procedures, including comprehensive women's services for the Northwest Las Vegas area.

In addition to providing digital mammography, gynecologic care and gynecologic surgery, the Women’s Center pays special attention to new moms.

During their stay, moms enjoy special menus, massages and afternoon teas. The Women's Center maternity services include labor, delivery and recovery rooms, antepartum and postpartum care, a newborn nursery and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit.

Centennial Hills Hospital has taken a progressive approach to health promotion by becoming the first tobacco-free campus in Nevada.

Centennial Hills Hospital was ranked as a High Performing Hospital for Heart Failure, Stroke and Maternity Care byU.S. News & World Reportfor 2022-2023.

Benefit Highlights :

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Comprehensive education and training center
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies

Job Description :

Responsible for assisting with implementation and maintenance of the Infection Control Program's hospital's surveillance.

Serves as a resource to all hospital departments, participating in identified projects or groups related to Infection Control.

Qualifications

Education :

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Clinical Microbiology, or other health related science required. Master's in Nursing, Education, Epidemiology, Public Health, clinical Microbiology or other health related science, preferred.

Experience :

Two (2) to five (5) years clinical experience in health related field required. One (1) year experience in Infection Prevention or epidemiology preferred.

Technical Skills :

Computer proficiceny to include word processing, spreadsheet and database.

License / Certification :

Current State of Nevada license in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or other related health science if applicable. Eligible to become certified in Infection Prevention within two (2) years of employment.

Other :

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care / service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit / department.

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.

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