Infection Control Coordinator
US-VT-Waterbury
external
Req #: 164103
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: The Infection Control Coordinator serves as a key leader for the infection control program and ensures compliance with current infection prevention and control standards. They work closely with the Department of Corrections as the primary liaison for infection control issues and chair the multi-disciplinary infection control committee. Additionally, they provide professional education to staff and maintain an effective infection control program. Responsibilities: * Establishes and maintains the site Infection Control Program, conducts surveillance and investigations, and integrates surveillance findings into the organization's plan for improvement of practices and patient outcomes. * Maintains a knowledge base of current infection prevention and control information, develops educational objectives and strategies to meet staff and patient needs, and provides consultation to administration, committees, staff, and managers on issues regarding infection prevention, control, and epidemiology. * Develops a program plan with measurable objectives, considers both clinical outcomes and financial implications when making recommendations for changes in practice, and prepares a monthly report of infection control events and activities. * Serves as a leader, mentor, and role model for the infection control program, chairs Quarterly Infection Control meetings, and submits meeting minutes as indicated in Policy and Procedure. * Assists with patient care, utilization management and other job responsibilities as assigned by Director of Nursing, responds to a code or health emergency within standard guidelines, and posts orders, if applicable, per site contract. Qualifications: Education * Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, Baccalaureate degree preferred. Experience * Attends a basic infection control training course within the first year of entering the profession preferred. * Prefer a minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience. Licenses/Certifications * Must have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse within the state. * Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
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