RN, Infection Control Coordinator
US-CA-Fresno
external
Req #: 170178
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: The Infection Control Coordinator is responsible for managing and operating the infection prevention and control department, including education and consultation with health departments. This includes compliance with OSHA and state regulations, outbreak investigation, and overall direction of the infection prevention and control program. The Infection Control Coordinator ensures effective direction and management of the department to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities: * Devising action plans to correct negative variances and conducting ongoing reviews of facility policies, procedures, and guidelines to identify discrepancies in infection control. * Establishing, implementing, and administering departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures that ensure compliance with OSHA, CDC, CMS, and other regulatory agencies. * Interacting with staff members, including physicians, nurses, and supervisors, to provide resource information, resolve infection control problems, and identify new opportunities to improve service and reduce costs. * Directing and coordinating the infection prevention and control program throughout the facility, including preparing reports and statistical data for committees and administration. * Assisting in the job shadowing, orientation, and training of new employees as needed. Qualifications: Education * BSN or a Bachelor's degree in microbiology or epidemiology is preferred * Association for Practitioners in Infection Control (APIC) training course or equivalent preferred Experience * Two (2) to four (4) years of experience with a minimum of one (1) year working in Public Health or in the capacity of an Infection Control Nurse in an acute care setting preferred * Must have clinical experience in a hospital setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting * Previous correctional/detention facility experience preferred Licenses/Certifications * Current (and must maintain) RN License in state employed, if RN required. * Public Health Nurse (PHN) certification * Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS certification through AHA * Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is preferred * Current (and must maintain) lifesaving ACLS certification through AHA
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