Location :
Altru Hospital | Devils Lake
1031 7th Street Northeast
Devils Lake, ND 58301
Pay Range : $70,304.00 - $105,435.20
Summary :
The Infection Control and Prevention Coordinator manages infection surveillance for Altru which includes the collection of, analyzing, and reporting of data to the medical staff and the rest of the health system. This position functions as an educator for the health system and also as a liaison with external systems and regulatory agencies.
Essential Job Functions :
- Designs and / or implements infection surveillance systems and focused Infection Control studies.
- Collects and analyzes surveillance data using continuous quality improvement tools with epidemiological and scientific methods and communicates findings to appropriate medical staff, departments, nursing units, and committees.
- Develops and monitors the effectiveness of the dialysis infection control program assuring that regulations and best practice principles are applied.
- Develops and monitors compliance regarding infection control policies and procedures.
- Facilitates investigations of communicable disease or outbreaks.
- Functions as a liaison with external systems or regulatory agencies regarding infection control.
- Functions as a resource and educator for staff, physicians, and community regarding infection control.
- Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department / organization.
Certifications
Registered Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Preferred | HR Primary SourcesProfessional Licensure (MLS, MT, CLS) | North Dakota Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice | Preferred | HR Primary SourcesCertification in Infection Control (CIC)Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology | HR Primary SourcesDriver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary SourcesNotes
May be licensed as RN or MLSBachelor's degree required. In lieu of education, leadership may consider an Associate's degree and 5 years of applicable experience.Minimum of two years experience in clinical, nursing, healthcare safety, infection prevention, accreditation or healthcare management setting required.Obtaining Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is an expectation of this position within three years of start date. Details can be discussed and planned with leadership.Education :
Required : Associates - Healthcare- OR -Associates - Related FieldPreferred : Bachelors - Healthcare- OR -Bachelors - Related FieldWork Experience :
Preferred : A minimum of 3 years Related ExperiencePhysical Demand s :
Sit : Frequently (34-66%)Stand : Occasionally (5-33%)Walk : Occasionally (5-33%)Stoop / Bend : Occasionally (5-33%)Reach : Frequently (34-66%)Crawl : Not ApplicableSquat / Crouch / Kneel : Occasionally (5-33%)Twist : Occasionally (5-33%)Handle / Finger / Feel : Continuously (67-100%)See : Continuously (67-100%)Hear : Continuously (67-100%)Weight Demands :
Lift -Floor to Waist Level : Sedentary (Carry : Sedentary (Push / Pull : Sedentary (Slide / Transfer : Sedentary (Working Conditions :
Indoor : Continuously (67-100%)Outdoor : Not ApplicableExtreme Temperature : Not ApplicableDriving Requirement Definitions :
Professional Drivers : Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.Frequent Drivers : Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.Occasional Drivers : Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.Infrequent Drivers : Persons who are generally not expected to drive.Driving Requirement for this position :
Frequent Driver
Reference ID : DL3981
Salary : $70,304 - $105,435
