RN Infection Prevention Coordinator

WissenCare is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This client is a locally based, nonprofit healthcare organization. Their health system includes two hospitals, a 100-provider primary and specialty care medical group, a cancer center; and a new medical fitness center. Job Title: RN Infection Prevention Coordinator Shift: Day shift Hours: 40 hours/week Blended Hourly Rate: $83.15/hr JOB SUMMARY: The Infection Prevention Coordinator (IPC) is a professional who works independently and collaboratively with the Infection Prevention Manager (IPM) and the Medical Director of Infectious Disease Medicine / Hospital Epidemiology to provide service line support to Client. Acts as a resource for department, administration, medical staff, and hospital personnel in areas related to Infection Prevention. As an infection prevention expert this position will serve as an infection control resource, in partnership with the IP Manager and the Epidemiologist/Medical Director of Infectious Disease, according to the CMS and TJC standards. Ensures that projects and activities of the hospital are in accordance with the Infection Prevention Plan, TJC Regulations, Title XXII, and Hospital Policy. Participates in all aspects of the Infection Prevention Program including surveillance, monitoring, prevention, and education on infection prevention processes within both Client and Client-VacaValley Hospitals and Client. Submits reports and reviews in a complete, final and timely manner. Applies supervisory experience to recognize when to elevate problems to the IPM but otherwise uses excellent judgment in dealing with daily issues as they arise. The IPC is able work to work independently utilizing a high level of initiative, judgment and critical thinking skills and collaboratively using good team and communication skills. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES Creates a positive, collegial environment among department members and stakeholders. Collaborate with leadership for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the NBH Infection Prevention Program. Develops prospective and retrospective surveillance strategies for hospital acquired and community acquired infections and performs such surveillance. Develops forms and record keeping systems for surveillance activities and prepares appropriate statistical reports from collected data to identify and analyze trends of infections. Utilizes computer based programs for tracking or reporting and disseminates information as appropriate. Responsible for the submission of surveillance reports, directed studies and other pertinent infection prevention data to the appropriate committees and personnel. Investigates potential infection hazards and deviations of hospital infection rates above the baseline; recommends and coordinates the implementation of appropriate changes; and evaluates the effectiveness of prevention and control measures. Serves as the resource for infection prevention matters in partnership and collaboration with the hospital Epidemiologist/Medical Director for Client. Provides collaborative and consultative support with Travis Air Force Base, civilian support agencies, and community, state, and national professional organizations regarding current infection prevention practice. Provides consultation to all hospital departments and activities for the safe delivery of health care services. Provides expertise in planning patient care regarding infections and communicable diseases. Monitors regulatory and accreditation agency standards as well as national professional organizations (WHO, APIC, IHI) and proposes necessary program changes to the Pharmacy &Therapeutics/Infection Control Committee. Develops, maintains, and coordinates implementation of NBH infection prevention policies and regulations, including OSHA, TB, and blood borne pathogen standards. Participates in the establishment of performance improvement criteria. Develops and manages monitoring tools to evaluate the effectiveness of infection prevention activities and conducts continuous monitoring of same. Utilizing scientifically proven epidemiological principles and practices, the IPC observes, investigates and implements prevention measures throughout NBH when an outbreak or cluster of infections is noted among staff or patients and in consultation with the hospital Epidemiologist/Medical Director for Client. Influences the integration of infection prevention principles for inpatient care practices thorough such mechanisms as, recommending culture and sensitivity testing, and initiating appropriate isolation precaution when deemed necessary. Participates in daily inpatients rounds for surveillance activities; coordinates infection prevention education of patients diagnosed with a communicable disease as necessary in conjunction with the hospital epidemiologist. Collaborates with and provides support to Occupational/Employee Health. Such support includes communicable disease referrals and follow-up for NBH staff, policy revision, staff immunizations, aiding with health fairs and performing other projects as needed. Keeps current in the field of infection prevention including pursuing continuing education credits and involvement with the Association for Professionals in Infection Prevention and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC). Interprets and disseminates information garnered from these activities as necessary. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Master’s degree preferred. Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in the State of CA. Infection Control Certification preferred and must be obtained within 18 months of hire. Ability to travel between facility and work sites with access to an operating vehicle with at least minimal coverage auto insurance. Current California driver’s license. Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ acute care experience and prefer at least 6 months’ experience in acute care infection prevention. Working knowledge of health care practices, data management, patient care equipment and products. 4Skills: Excellent oral, written, communication, leadership, problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to lead and coach teams and mentor individuals. Must be well organized, be able to set priorities, work independently and be an effective team member. Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Strong knowledge of infection prevention and epidemiology, TJC, Cal-OSHA, CMS standards. Course completion of APIC EPI 101 within 12 months of hire. Interpersonal Skills: The Client is a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at Client. The Client principles consist of Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence. Standards of Performance: Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality. Physical Effort: Attendance is an essential function of the job. The physical demands described in the Job Task Analysis are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hours of Work: Normally eight-hour days but hours will vary according to work demands and project requirements; will require on-call support. Occasional attendance at evening meetings. CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES: RN licensure in the State of CA WissenCare Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr