- Infection Prevention and
- Data/Reporting: Collects, trends, prepares, and maintains all infection control data and statistical reports and records, providing appropriate reports as needed to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and other regulatory agencies. Provides support and resource assistance to all areas in the Consortium regarding infection prevention, control, and surveillance.
- Education/Training: Serves as an expert for Infection Prevention and Control, staying abreast of the most current literature and leading practices; facilitates and promotes IPC education and training of all SEAHC staff, patients, families, and communities; maintains a strong working relationship with Public Health and other regional, state, and national entities to ensure up to date information is being distributed to SEARHC constituents. Conducts new and annual employee IPC orientation and training.
- Leadership and Teamwork: Serves as a role model and liaison for IPC to others; strives to maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders to ensure the best possible teamwork. Serves as a co-chair for the IPC committee and participates in other committees/teams as needed. Travel is required to various sites within SEARHC to assess, educate, and train.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required.
- Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license before start date.
- Agency staff must have an active Alaska license.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required, or Associate's Degree in nursing plus equivalent years of experience.
- Master's degree in healthcare-related field (MPH, MSN, MHA) preferred.
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required within 6 months of hire or when qualified to take the examination.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) current within 3 months of hire, and biannually thereafter.
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 3 years of acute care/infection control experience and/or data collection and performance improvement/risk management experience.
- Experience with basic statistics and epidemiological principles. Long-Term Care IPC experience a plus.
- Working knowledge of epidemiology and infectious disease.
- Working knowledge of project management and performance improvement methodology.
- Understanding of data analysis and statistics.
- Accurate, precise, and timely data entry and reports.
- Proficient computer skills in MS Office and database applications.
- Synthesize regulatory requirements and evidence-based practices from a variety of professional and accrediting organizations and translate knowledge into policy, implementation, and staff education.
- Communicate appropriately with consideration of health literacy needs for specific audiences in multicultural settings.
- Manage programs and evaluate effectiveness.
- Collect, analyze, trend, and report data accurately and effectively.
- Work in a team environment and independently as necessary.
- Maintain a professional demeanor and communicate clearly with staff and leadership.
Infection Preventionist - Juneau, United States - Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
Description
Pay Range:
$ $53.45
SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.
Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it's a fulfilling career.
We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAI); monitoring reportable conditions, educating employees about infection prevention; and developing health system policies and procedures to insure rigorous infection prevention and control standards that meet Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Centers for Medicaid/ Medicare Services (CMS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Federal Drug Administration (FDA), and other nationally recognized agencies and evidence-based infection prevention and control practices.
The IP is responsible for providing infection prevention and control education to all areas of SEARHC. The IP assists in planning, developing, and implementing a comprehensive consortium-wide infection prevention and control program.
Sets goals based on risk assessments, evidence-based practices, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements in collaboration with the Infection Prevention and Control Committee.
Conducts evidence-based research to determine appropriate actions by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. Facilitates and supports the process of educating staff, patients, and visitors on matters of infection prevention and control.General Description:
The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAI); monitoring reportable conditions, educating employees about infection prevention; and developing health system policies and procedures to insure rigorous infection prevention and control standards that meet Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Centers for Medicaid/ Medicare Services (CMS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Federal Drug Administration (FDA), and other nationally recognized agencies and evidence-based infection prevention and control practices.
Ensures timely reporting of infection prevention and control measures and outcomes based on CMS requirements.The IP is responsible for providing infection prevention and control education to all areas of SEARHC. The IP assists in planning, developing, and implementing a comprehensive consortium-wide infection prevention and control program.
Sets goals based on risk assessments, evidence-based practices, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements in collaboration with the Infection Prevention and Control Committee.
Conducts evidence-based research to determine appropriate actions by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. Facilitates and supports the process of educating staff, patients, and visitors on matters of infection prevention and control.
The IP works in collaboration with the entire Performance Improvement team and is cross trained to assist in the department's needs.
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
Control Program:
Responsible for supporting the development, implementation, maintenance, and updating of the SEARHC Infection Prevention and Control Plan and Program in alignment with all IPC regulatory agencies and leading practices.
Appropriate policies and procedures are written, approved, and implemented that support the IPC program and initiatives using CDC, OSHA, FDA, TJC, and Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) guidelines.
Computer Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Travel Required:
Must be able to travel 10% of the time.
Safety and Risk Management Responsibilities:
Employees are responsible for complying with safe work rules; reporting all accidents and injuries immediately; cooperating in all accident and injury investigations; reporting defective equipment and unsafe conditions.
Required Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Certification In Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Registered Nurse License - State of Alaska - Alaska State Board of Nursing
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us