INFECTION PREVENTION COORDINATOR - QUALITY SERVICES
About The Position
The Infection Prevention Coordinator is responsible for surveillance, prevention, and control of infections that could be transmitted in healthcare settings, and for preventing or minimizing occupational exposure risks to staff and physicians within assigned Business Unit(s). The coordinator recommends and administers comprehensive infection prevention and control policies and procedures and monitors the environment for potential risks. The coordinator collaborates with key stakeholders to ensure policies and procedures comply with regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards. They collect, aggregate, and analyze infection prevention data to identify opportunities to improve clinical care and patient safety, prepare reports on findings, and submit them to appropriate leadership. This is a full-time position at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin: 1.0 FTE, 80 hours per pay period, working 8-hour weekday day shifts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or an allied health field.
- CIC certification at hire or attestation to obtain it within three years of hire.
- At least three years of experience in an acute care hospital or public health setting.
- If a registered nurse, an active Wisconsin or Michigan RN license.
- If an allied health professional, appropriate accreditation, such as ASCP.
- Interpersonal skills to communicate, teach, coach, and advise effectively.
- Ability to adapt to rapid change.
- Working knowledge of healthcare regulatory agencies, such as The Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, and FDA, and of risk management principles.
- Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software; databases; and electronic health records.
- Knowledge of performance improvement and change management principles and methods.
- Essential credential: RN or Medical Technologist certified in infection control.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in infection prevention and control.
Responsibilities
- Conduct surveillance, prevention, and control of infections that could be transmitted in healthcare settings.
- Help prevent or minimize occupational exposure risks to staff and physicians within assigned Business Unit(s).
- Recommend and administer comprehensive infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
- Monitor the environment for potential risks.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure policies and procedures comply with regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards.
- Collect, aggregate, and analyze infection prevention data to identify opportunities to improve clinical care and patient safety.
- Prepare reports detailing findings and submit them to appropriate leadership.
Benefits
- Full benefits packages available for part-time and full-time employees.
- PTO accrual from day one.
- Retirement plan with match available.
- Wellness program for employees and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
