Infection Control Nurse

Baptist Healthcare System • Paducah, KY

2d

About The Position

Full Time 40 hours per week Monday through Friday 0700-330 Occasional Call Assist the Infection Control Department in the management of hospital Infection Control Program and serves as a consultant to all hospital departments regarding infections and current preventative measures. Responsible for assisting with surveillance, control and prevention of infectious disease by planning, organizing and managing the hospital Infection Control Program. Consultant to all hospital departments regarding infections and current preventative measures Determines and implements Quality Improvement monitors for Infection Control and reports all data to the infection control committee and hospital Quality Improvement program. Provides in-service and orientation to hospital personnel regarding infection control policies and procedures in accordance with accreditation standards. Performs surveillance activities as directed by the Infection Control Committee and facilitates corrective actions as necessary. Reviews microbiologic data and advises appropriate personnel of significant findings. Reports to state and federal agencies those disease required reportable. If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse in the state of KY
• Relevant work experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• APIC certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist the Infection Control Department in the management of hospital Infection Control Program
• Serve as a consultant to all hospital departments regarding infections and current preventative measures
• Assist with surveillance, control and prevention of infectious disease by planning, organizing and managing the hospital Infection Control Program
• Determine and implement Quality Improvement monitors for Infection Control
• Report all data to the infection control committee and hospital Quality Improvement program
• Provide in-service and orientation to hospital personnel regarding infection control policies and procedures in accordance with accreditation standards
• Perform surveillance activities as directed by the Infection Control Committee and facilitates corrective actions as necessary
• Review microbiologic data and advise appropriate personnel of significant findings
• Report to state and federal agencies those disease required reportable

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with company match
• Work Experience
• Education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees