What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Preventionist position at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County?
MHSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability or uniformed services status. MHSC is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that recognizes the contributions and supports the advancement of all because an inclusive environment can enhance the quality of healthcare, improve hospital/community relations, and positively affect the health status of society. No candidate will be rejected based on any of the above or any disability that, with reasonable accommodation, does not prevent performance of the essential job duties.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Infection Prevention Coordinator is identified by Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County as being the position that is responsible for the infection prevention and control program. This position has the clinical authority over this program. This position is responsible for the daily management of infection prevention and control activities. The Infection Prevention Coordinator is responsible for the identification, investigation, reporting and control of nosocomial infections among patients and personnel. This position is responsible for the following: Performing outreach, follow-up, coordination of post discharge care for patients with positive cultures. Educating and communicating with patients regarding nosocomial infection prevention and treatment options. Assisting with some or all of the following functional areas: performance improvement and quality measures related to infection control and prevention, Joint Commission accreditation, physician peer review data, surgical case review, and/or data abstraction/interpretation/results improvement.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent required. Requires a current RN license with BSN preferred, OR Masters in Public Health (MPH), OR certified medical technologist, OR a bachelor's degree in microbiology or epidemiology. It is preferred that the Infection Prevention Coordinator has two years of clinical experience or has demonstrated progressive accountability and leadership abilities. Certification in the area of clinical expertise is required within 2 years of accepting the position. Competencies such as BLS, ACLS, are unit dependent and determined by the clinical area. Certification- Infection Prevention Specialist through CIC. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a hospital setting.
Job Knowledge and Skills:
Demonstrates ability to clinically problem solve and lead others in coordination of patient care through the patient care system. Communicates well using professional techniques and a variety of communication tools. Able to manage projects, demonstrate time management skills, prioritizes work, and uses organizational skills to achieve outcomes. Works as a team member or leader in a variety of situations and teams. Demonstrates responsibility, accountability and authority commensurate to position. Uses critical and creative thinking skills and tools. Is self-directed and motivated to work toward better outcomes in a situation. Role models customer service skills. Promotes professional nursing image within the hospital and community. Works independently and well in a multidisciplinary setting. Good verbal and written communication skills to maintain good rapport with physicians, hospital administration, nurses and other health team members. Computer skills related to data entry, management, retrieval, and presentation. Familiarity with quality improvement principles and their application. Knowledge of federal, state, TJC utilization and quality improvement regulations and their application needed. Ability to accept responsibility, analyze problems, evaluate reports, make decisions and recommendations Ability to demonstrate initiative and good judgment in a self-directed role. Ability to use and to interpret data variance and use statistical data. Must be flexible and able to manage job functions despite shifting priorities.
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