What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN-Infection Preventionist/Employee Health Coordinator position at USPI?
We are looking for a Full Time RN who has experience in Infection Control and Employee Health requirements . We need someone who has a lot of energy, enjoys customer service and performs well with minimal supervision. If this is you, we encourage you to visit with us.
JOB DUTIES SUMMARY:
The Infection Preventionist/Employee Health Coordinator is responsible for:
- The surveillance, analysis, and reporting of healthcare associated infections
- Educating employees about infection prevention and control
- The development of health system policies and procedures to insure rigorous infection prevention and control standards that meet OSHA, Public/State Health Department, and Centers for Disease Control requirements.
- Promoting health and safety to all employees by facilitating an Employee Health & Wellness Program which includes disease detection, prevention, and treatment
- Following up on employee illnesses and injuries
- Conducting employee health screenings
- Promoting a safe and healthy work environment
Required Skills:
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Infection Control certification preferred.
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas.
- A minimum of two to five years of progressive clinical experience in a surgical facility preferred. Additional coursework or certification in infection control is preferred.
- Detailed knowledge of hospital organizations, committees, department functions, and performance improvement activities.
- Effective communication, organizational and leadership skills, independent decision-making, and ability to handle multiple projects.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, CDC and TDSHS standards.
- Working knowledge of the developmental needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
- Excellent computer skills
- Ability to use Excel to develop and maintain spreadsheets, dashboards, databases and graphs
- Working knowledge in areas of patient care practices, microbiology, asepsis, disinfection/sterilization, adult education, infectious diseases, communication, program administration and epidemiology.
- Ability to develop and maintain an Infection Prevention & Control Plan that includes timely and accurate surveillance activities, investigation, reporting, action plans and education.
- Knowledge of Employee Health injury/exposure reporting procedures.
