Infection Control Nurse/ Educator (RN) Full Time
About The Position
AMG Specialty Hospital - Albuquerque seeks a Full Time Infection Control Nurse/Educator (RN) who is 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 with AMG Specialty Hospital - Albuquerque!
Requirements
- Current RN license
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identification, investigation, reporting, prevention and control of healthcare associated infections (HAIs) among patients and personnel.
- May institute collection of cultures and initiate appropriate isolation precautions by authority of the Infection Control Committee.
- Assisting with in-service programs related to infection prevention and control.
- Attending to all employee work related injuries and recommending appropriate action.
- Communicating with the risk manager any trends in the workplace.
- Responsible for pre-employment medical screening tests, as well as annual recurring screens.
- Serves as a liaison to the worker’s compensation carrier for our facility.
- Responsible for development and implementation of the hospital’s Utilization Review plan.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Direct deposit
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Vision insurance
- Multiple voluntary insurance options
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation time
- Paid sick time
- Optional credit union membership
- Cellular discount options
- Free uniform scrub after 90 days of employment
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
- Participation in our ESOP additional retirement benefit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
