Infection Prevention Coordinator
Are you a healthcare professional deeply committed to patient safety? Join a national inpatient rehabilitation provider as an Infection Prevention Coordinator to spearhead efforts in preventing and controlling infections.
This pivotal role involves collaborating closely with the healthcare team to implement and monitor infection prevention practices.
In addition to being recognized for your skills, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment, making a meaningful impact on the health and safety of individuals within your community.
- Direct the managerial functions of the Infection Control Program.
- Assure compliance with CMS, TJC, CDC, OSHA, and other federal and state standards and guidelines.
- Analyze hospital infection data to identify trends, clusters, risk factors and variances.
- Manage hospital policies consistent with applicable infection control guidelines and standards.
- Perform surveillance, analysis, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections.
- Maintains all appropriate employee health records and develops policies.
- Conduct in-service programs related to employee wellness.
- Manage new hire employee health process.
Qualifications
- CPR certification (ACLS preferred); Basic Life Support (CPR) instructor certification preferred.
- Current license or certification applicable to health-related field.
- Completed post-secondary education in a health-related field.
- Training in infection control and / or epidemiology.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred.
- 1 year experience in a clinical setting in field of practice.
The Company Way
The company is committed to leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and welcoming diversity in its inclusive culture.
It provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.