Infection Control Nurse/Educator

Shift Type (Clinical Positions): Day Shift Summary At AMG we offer our employees much more than just a job in the healthcare industry. We offer unique career opportunities for people who are called to make a healing difference in the lives of others and desire to be part of a team that makes a difference each day for our patients. We invite you to join our team and share your gifts and talents. In addition to market competitive pay rates and benefits in theAlbuquerquemarket, you will have the opportunity to work for an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), as AMG is an employee owned company! AMG Specialty Hospital –Albuquerqueis part of the AMG Integrated Healthcare Management Hospital System – a Top-5 Post-Acute Care Hospital System. Our mission is an unyielding commitment to Patients, People, and the Pursuit of Healing. We believe our employees are the asset and heart of our organization.We are located in the heart of Albuquerque on the 3 rd floor of Gibson Medical Center. AMG Specialty Hospital –Albuquerque seeks aFull TimeInfection Control Nurse/Educator (RN) whois a qualified individual with knowledge of CDC guidelines and definitions of healthcare associated infections (HAIs), federal and state regulations. He/She is responsible for the identification, investigation, reporting, prevention and control of healthcare associated infections (HAIs) among patients and personnel. By authority of the Infection Control Committee, she/he may institute collection of cultures and initiate appropriate isolation precautions. She/He is responsible for assisting with in-service programs related to infection prevention and control.Concerning Employee Health, he/she is responsible for attending to all employee work related injuries and recommending appropriate action, as well as communicating with the risk manager any trends in the workplace.He/she is also responsible for pre-employment medical screening tests, as well as annual recurring screens.Also, he/she serves as a liaison to the worker’s compensation carrier for our facility.He/she is responsible for development and implementation of the hospital’s Utilization Review plan. Join our dynamic team and enjoy a career where you can make a difference withAMG Specialty Hospital – Albuquerque! Requires a current RN license with BSN preferred, OR Masters in Public Health (MPH), OR certified medical technologist, OR a bachelor’s degree in microbiology or epidemiology Minimum three (3) year experience in a supervisory position in healthcare or one (1) to three (3) years in infection control. Member of the Association of Practitioners of Infection Control and Epidemiology and must complete APIC training course or equivalent. Working knowledge of microbiology, Epidemiology, infectious diseases, aseptic techniques and current practices. Current CPR Certification and a willingness to renew. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is preferred. About Us AMG Specialty Hospital – Albuquerque is a Long-Term Acute Care hospital that specializes in the management of complex medical needs. Our mission is to return patients to their optimal level of well-being in the least restrictive medical environment. We accomplish this through a multi-disciplined approach that includes aggressive clinical and therapeutic interventions, as well as family involvement. Our high staff to patient ratio ensures individualized attention. Our nurses, therapists, and physicians work with each patient to obtain the best possible outcomes. AMG Specialty Hospital – Albuquerque is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Acadiana Management Group