What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Infection Prevention Coordinator position at Medical City Healthcare?
Description
Introduction
Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Medical City McKinney our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a RN Infection Prevention Coordinator to join our healthcare family.
Benefits
Medical City McKinney, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
At Medical City McKinney, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our RN Infection Prevention Coordinator opportunity.
Job Summary And Qualifications
Under the supervision of the Infection Prevention Director, the Infection Prevention Coordinator is responsible for the ongoing surveillance of infectious diseases present in the hospital and takes appropriate steps to contain and prevent the acquisition and transmission of infectious agents in accordance with CDC guidelines and hospital policies. The Coordinator is responsible for public reporting of hospital acquired infections to NHSN, CDC, TDSHS, and Collin County Health Department. Provides support to the Infection Control Director with development and implementation of policies and protocols. Provides orientation to new staff regarding infection control principles and provides ongoing education and resources for patient care units.
What you will do in this role:
Supports the HCA Code of Conduct. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with organization mission and goals.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
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"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our RN Infection Prevention Coordinator opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Introduction
Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Medical City McKinney our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a RN Infection Prevention Coordinator to join our healthcare family.
Benefits
Medical City McKinney, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
At Medical City McKinney, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our RN Infection Prevention Coordinator opportunity.
Job Summary And Qualifications
Under the supervision of the Infection Prevention Director, the Infection Prevention Coordinator is responsible for the ongoing surveillance of infectious diseases present in the hospital and takes appropriate steps to contain and prevent the acquisition and transmission of infectious agents in accordance with CDC guidelines and hospital policies. The Coordinator is responsible for public reporting of hospital acquired infections to NHSN, CDC, TDSHS, and Collin County Health Department. Provides support to the Infection Control Director with development and implementation of policies and protocols. Provides orientation to new staff regarding infection control principles and provides ongoing education and resources for patient care units.
What you will do in this role:
Supports the HCA Code of Conduct. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with organization mission and goals.
- Ensures patient/personal safety by maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment and adhering to Safety Program and Infection Control Programs.
- Supports hospital and departmental Performance Improvement Goals.
- Demonstrates and promotes Medical City Healthcare’s Excellence Always values: Accountability, Leadership, Willing, Attitude, “You First”, Safety
- Contributes to the organization’s three indicators of success: Exceptional Clinical Quality, Unparalleled Service, Consistent Earnings Outperformance
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with patients, families, volunteers, visitors and other healthcare members.
- Assists with development and maintenance of the infection control program policies and procedures governing control of infection/communicable diseases.
- Assists with the development and implementation of the annual Infection Control Plan and Infection Control Policy Manual of all policies and procedures.
- Support the infection prevention and control program performance improvement initiatives.
- Responsible for utilizing the designated system for identifying, investigating and controlling infections/communicable diseases.
- Maintains reporting systems and databases in order to provide clinical data regarding all aspects and processes of infection/communicable diseases; as well as required Quality/Risk computer documentation systems as required. Maintains comparative data systems and assists with benchmarking analysis.
- Performance of process evaluation and qualitative/quantitative and benchmarking analysis for organization wide infection prevention and control improvement opportunities.
- Ongoing education and maintenance or organization wide performance improvement processes, evaluations and tools related to infection control through regular interaction with department directors, staff and physicians.
- Participates in the organization’s committees for infection prevention and control performance improvement.
- Participates in strategies to improve department service outcomes and decrease facility risk through appropriate documentation, variance reporting and use of chain of command.
- Performs daily surveillance through reports and rounding related to infection prevention and control compliance.
- Completes mandatory in-services, maintains competency in computer skills, further develops and enhances skill levels and competencies as relates to position.
- Adopts a plan for personal and professional development.
- Enhances professional growth and development through attendance at education programs.
- Uses current literature and resources to identify current concepts and evaluates their usefulness in improving patient outcomes.
- Provides overall support and assistance to ensure optimum functioning of the quality management department by performing other duties as assigned.
- Maintains on-going education to improve job performance.
- Demonstrates sensitivities to culturally diverse patient population.
- Demonstrates flexibility regarding assignments.
- Reviews products related to Infection Control for appropriateness and cost effectiveness.
- Perform special assignments and other duties as needed/requested by the VP of Quality.
- Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing or a Bachelor’s degree in an infection control related field.
- Minimum of 3 years healthcare - acute care RN experience.
- Broad knowledge and familiarity with healthcare-related regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of database systems.
- Possesses strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
- Registered Nurse in the state of Texas or compact state license
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
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"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our RN Infection Prevention Coordinator opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
