RN Infection Control Coordinator

RN Infection Control Coordinator at TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center summary :

The RN Infection Control Coordinator at TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center is responsible for implementing and monitoring infection prevention policies and procedures, providing education to staff, and collaborating with healthcare personnel to ensure high-quality patient care. This role requires identifying and managing hospital-acquired infections, conducting epidemiologic investigations, and maintaining compliance with health regulations. The position emphasizes continuous learning and offers extensive benefits to support the professional and personal growth of its staff.

Description

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Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center, we support our colleagues. Join our team as a Infection Control Coordinator today!

Benefits

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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Job Summary and Qualifications

The Infection Prevention Coordinator promotes and delivers high quality, patient-centered care by assisting with the administration of Infection Prevention policies, procedures and programs. As a part of the Infection Prevention team, the Infection Prevention Coordinator identifies, investigates, reports, and monitors the incidence of hospital acquired infections among patients and personnel, and implements policies and procedures to prevent cross-contamination. The Infection Prevention Coordinator is also responsible for assisting with in service programs and orientation related to infection prevention, as well as collaboration with the Employee Health Program to reduce exposures and mitigate risk

• Participates in infection prevention surveys and surveillance / rounding, based on the organization's risk assessment plan, in accordance with state, federal, and other reporting requirements. Evaluates environment, practices, products, devices, and equipment as related to infection prevention.
• Applies epidemiologic principles and statistical methods to identify target populations, determine risk factors, design prevention and control strategies, analyze trends and evaluate processes related to infection prevention.
• Collects and analyzes data related to infection prevention and control. Collaborates with Occupational Health to assess environment for injury / illness risks.
• Implements epidemiologic investigation during the occurrence of infections and infection clusters.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficacy of infection prevention activities, including methods of asepsis, sterilization, and disinfection.
• Implements and conducts special studies when appropriate or requested by the Infection Prevention Committee Chairperson.
• Assists in coordinating prevention and containment efforts for potential infections, pandemics, and bioterrorist events. Serves as a resource to hospital personnel and medical staff on patient placement, transmission-based precautions, and other interventions, to control or reduce infections or infectious risks.
• Provides regular written and / or verbal infection prevention and outcome reports to relevant committees, departments, personnel, and external agencies.
• Communicates efficiently and reports occurrences of communicable diseases to federal, state, and local public health authorities, in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Maintains accurate records of healthcare associated infections among patients, in compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Reviews and updates policies and protocols as needed to maintain compliance with regulations, standards and evidence-based guidelines.
• Construction oversite : retains knowledge and actively participates in collaboration with the construction team with the planning, evaluation, implementation of the infection prevention risk assessment with follow up rounds to ensure full compliance.

What Qualifications you will need :

Serving our community for the past 40 years, TriStar Southern Hills has been a leader for a wide range of healthcare services. These include emergency services, cardiology, orthopedics and rehabilitation. TriStar Southern Hills is an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and a Primary Stroke Center. There are more than 300 board certified physicians representing more than 20 specialties. Many have offices located on our campus.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Nursing House Supervisor opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.?Unlock the possibilities apply today!

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.

Keywords :

Infection Control Coordinator, Patient Care, Healthcare, Infection Prevention, Epidemiology, Risk Management, Healthcare Compliance, Nursing, Healthcare Personnel, Clinical Education