Infection Control Coordinator (RN)

Lifepoint Health•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mesa Springs is seeking a dedicated Infection Control Coordinator/Nurse Educator - Registered Nurse (RN) for their Behavioral Health facility. This full-time role is crucial in maintaining a healthy environment by directing and coordinating the hospital's infection prevention and control program. The position involves surveillance, reporting, education, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently and in stressful situations. As part of Lifepoint Health, Mesa Springs is committed to employee well-being and providing exceptional patient care.

Requirements

Associate’s degree Nursing (ADN) Required
Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Previous experience as an infection control practitioner preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates the development and evaluation of the organization's infection prevention and control strategies, policies, and planning.
Collects and performs statistical analysis, interpretation and dissemination of healthcare acquired infection data, including risk assessment, surveillance priorities, and outcomes analysis.
Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
Monitors local, state and federal regulations and ensures compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies' standards and requirements.
Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
Assists with the development of educational resources and initiatives.
Monitors research and developments in the field of infection prevention and control to identify best practices.
Protects patients, employees and guests from communicable diseases by directing and coordinating infection prevention and control program for the hospital.
Assumes direct responsibility for infection surveillance, infection control reporting, and provision of infection control technical support and education for the facility staff.
Coordinates the preventative and intervention measures as well as the tracking and reporting system associated with this effort.
Compares laboratory reports with communicable diseases list to identify conditions that require infection control procedures.
Advises and consults with physicians, nurses and hospital personnel concerning precautions to be taken to protect patients, staff, and other persons from possible contamination or infection.
Investigates infection control problems and arranges for follow-up care for persons exposed to infection or disease.
Instructs hospital personnel in universal and specific infection control procedures.
Ensures that the facility meets infection prevention and control standards of all regulatory bodies by following the current guidelines issued by the CDC.
Assists the DON in directing all nursing activities within the hospital and in assessing and monitoring the quality of nursing services provided.
Assists the DON in interviewing of staff.
Conducts new employee training and orientation.
Participates in departmental and team meetings.
Routinely and personally executes nursing care duties to ensure quality patient care and proper execution and documentation of the treatment plan.