RN Infection Prevention Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team

Discover the difference with our organization, where every team member is a valued and trusted part of our healthcare family. Advance your career in an environment dedicated to providing respectful and compassionate care, recognizing the unique worth of each individual. We invite you to apply for the position of Infection Prevention Coordinator.

Position Overview and Qualifications

This role operates under the direct supervision of the manager and involves coordinating various aspects of the Medical Center's infection control program. Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring, preventing, and controlling both hospital-acquired and community infections among patients.
• Conducting data analysis to inform follow-up actions and assess the effectiveness of infection control measures.
• Providing educational support to staff and physicians.
• Assisting with other quality metrics, monitoring, and auditing as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is required within 2 years of employment.
• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Possess an Associate Degree or a Registered Nurse Diploma.

Benefits Offered

Our organization provides a comprehensive rewards package that supports the health, lifestyle, career, and retirement of our team members. The benefits include:

• Extensive health benefits covering medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing resources, featuring free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off programs, including vacation, family leave, and both short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement savings options , such as a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on contributions between 3% to 9% of pay, based on tenure, along with employee stock purchase plans and financial counseling.
• Educational assistance through tuition support, student loan help, certification aid, and scholarships for dependents.
• Additional perks for family planning, adoption support, life insurance, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, legal assistance, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Benefits eligibility may differ based on location.

Our facility is a 285+ bed hospital equipped with cutting-edge technology and services. We are committed to delivering compassionate care and exceptional customer service. Our amenities for visitors include sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. As a Level II Trauma Center, we provide 24/7 emergency services and are recognized as an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our offerings include Orthopedic Services, a Cancer Program, Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. We also provide a range of Outpatient Services, including a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehabilitation services.

Our organization has been acknowledged as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute multiple times. Recently, we invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
Co-Founder

If this opportunity resonates with you, we encourage you to apply for the Infection Prevention Coordinator position. We review applications promptly, and qualified candidates will be contacted directly by our team. We are currently conducting interviews - apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.