Infection Control Coordinator, Registered Nurse

Conifer Health Solutions•Sunnyvale, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking an Infection Control Coordinator responsible for identifying, reporting, preventing, and controlling infections and communicable diseases within the organization, including healthcare-associated and community-acquired infections. The role requires knowledge of CDC guidelines and healthcare-associated infection definitions, accrediting organization standards, federal and state regulations, and national guidelines. The coordinator collaborates with facility leadership, healthcare providers across inpatient and outpatient departments and services, and non-patient-care support staff. The role also assists with infection prevention and control in-service programs and participates in the organization’s performance improvement program. The coordinator manages the infection prevention program, conducts surveillance and investigations using epidemiologic principles, supports education and regulatory compliance, participates in performance improvement initiatives, and contributes to employee health programs related to infection prevention and control. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is an acute care hospital serving Sunnyvale, Texas, and surrounding communities. The described work environment includes a modern office setting, an on-site café and coffee bar, and collaborative teams. The organization describes competitive pay and benefits based on work assignment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, or epidemiology.
Current professional RN license issued and/or recognized by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
Able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Able to prioritize work and duties and work effectively under stressful situations.
Demonstrate communication and customer service skills with patients, physicians, and internal and external healthcare providers.
Make accurate clinical decisions and judgments quickly.
Demonstrate proficiency in statistics, epidemiology, microbiology, and general and advanced nursing techniques.
New hires as of April 2021 are required to attain Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology within two years after employment if not already certified.

Nice To Haves

Master of Public Health or Master of Nursing.
Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology, such as CIC.
At least one year of experience in Infection Prevention.
At least one year of experience in an acute care setting.
Ability to communicate in additional languages.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate the infection prevention program.
Communicate infection prevention information to committees and healthcare workers, and participate in Infection Prevention Committee meetings.
Prioritize high-risk and time-sensitive events.
Conduct surveillance and investigations using epidemiologic principles.
Participate in daily rounding in inpatient units and periodic scheduled rounding in outpatient, ancillary, and high-risk areas.
Collaborate with stakeholders to assess and improve the environment of care.
Assess learning needs and deliver planned educational sessions, just-in-time education, and feedback.
Lead infection prevention education at new-hire orientation and evaluate educational programs and learner outcomes.
Comply with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements; facilitate compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards; and stay current on applicable standards.
Use performance improvement methodology, define project scope, select appropriate tools, monitor and analyze process and outcome measures, and participate in committees, teams, and initiatives.
Schedule and conduct event analyses and root cause analyses.
Participate in developing and reviewing occupational health policies and procedures related to infection prevention and control.
Assess the risk of occupational infectious-disease exposures and track exposure rates and trends.
Develop immunization and screening programs.
Review and revise the Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Control plan.
Assist with in-service programs related to infection prevention and control.
Participate in the organization’s performance improvement program.