- Assist with the implementation, evaluation, and modification of the Emory Hospitals and The Emory Clinic Infection Control Programs.
- Perform essential duties guided by the Infection Prevention Manager or designee that are consistent with Infection Control Department goals and objectives.
- Coordinates activities to identify and reduce the risks of acquiring and transmitting infections in assigned focus area(s)
- Participates as a member of the Infection Control Committee(s) and Clinical Pathway Teams and serves on other ongoing and ad hoc committees or task groups throughout the organization.
- Coordinates the development and periodic review of Infection Control related standards, policies, procedures, practices and guidelines for assigned focus area(s) including infection surveillance, isolation/precautions, prevention and control in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
- Institutes disease/agent transmission control measures as necessary.
- Participates in patient/family counseling as necessary.
- Communicates with all personnel and medical staff regarding the interpretation and enforcement of and compliance with Infection Control Program policies, practices, and procedures.
- Analyzes data to recognize potentially important relationships or patterns of infection and to detect significant variations in processes or outcomes.
- Supports and/or assists in research and related activities.
- May coordinate, support or assist in the design and execution of special studies and projects.
- Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
- Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
- Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
- Routinely assesses and investigates clinical infection and infection risks in concert with department objectives and assigned focus area(s).
- Conducts patient care practice and environmental rounds and recommends corrective action to administrative and management staff
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing OR have a degree in a health care related field (Public health, Clinical microbiology technicians etc.).
- RNs must have a current licensure in the state of Georgia.
- Will consider recent grads of MPH programs.
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required within 2 years of employment
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks
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infection control coordinator - Decatur, GA , USA, United States - Emory Healthcare
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are seeeking an entry-level Infection Prevention Coordinator that will:
These activities include:
problem identification and management, data and information collection, analysis and management, improvement processes, policy/procedure management, outcome evaluation and education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
SALARY RANGE:
$30.73-$54.59/HR
Additional Details
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.
Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:
Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required.
Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks
