Infection Prevention Coordinator

HCA•Anchorage, AK

72d

About The Position

The Infection Prevention Coordinator is a key member of the Infection Control and Prevention (IPC) Team in providing support to the Manager or Director in preventing healthcare- associated infections (HAIs). In this support role, the IC Coordinator coordinates comprehensive organization-wide infection surveillance, prevention and control, in accordance with current regulatory requirements, including government and accrediting/licensing agencies, and HCA/Alaska Regional Hospital's organizational policies and procedures. You will incorporate into practice effective activities that are specific to the practice setting, the population served and the continuum of care. You will provide knowledge and guidance in infection prevention, control, and epidemiology. You will implement initiatives through performing surveillance, consultation and education regarding prevention and control activities under the direction of the Director Quality Management. You will serve as an educator and educational resource for health care providers, ancillary staff, patients, families, and the general public. You will serve in emergency preparedness and response activities as it relates to infection prevention and control. You will apply epidemiologic principles and statistical methods, including risk stratification and benchmarking, to identify target populations, determine risk factors, design prevention and control strategies, analyze trends, and evaluate processes. You will use a systematic approach to monitor the effectiveness of infection prevention and control program strategies that are consistent with the organization's goals and objectives. You will collaborate with employee occupational health in the development of strategies that address the risk of disease transmission to health care providers and ancillary staff.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Nursing, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Public Health or other health-related field required.
State of Alaska Registered Nurse preferred.
Minimum of 1 years' experience in clinical quality improvement, infection control or related positions required.
Comfortable and skilled at working with physicians, health care providers and other stakeholders in the organization.
Knowledge of PC based computer software, i.e. Word, Excel, Access and/or similar systems preferred.
Experience in working with teams in a complex organization.
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within two years in the position
Membership in APIC (Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology)

Nice To Haves

1-year hands -on Infection Prevention experience preferred
1-year in acute care setting.

Responsibilities

coordinates comprehensive organization-wide infection surveillance, prevention and control
incorporate into practice effective activities that are specific to the practice setting, the population served and the continuum of care
provide knowledge and guidance in infection prevention, control, and epidemiology
implement initiatives through performing surveillance, consultation and education regarding prevention and control activities under the direction of the Director Quality Management
serve as an educator and educational resource for health care providers, ancillary staff, patients, families, and the general public
serve in emergency preparedness and response activities as it relates to infection prevention and control
apply epidemiologic principles and statistical methods, including risk stratification and benchmarking, to identify target populations, determine risk factors, design prevention and control strategies, analyze trends, and evaluate processes
use a systematic approach to monitor the effectiveness of infection prevention and control program strategies that are consistent with the organization's goals and objectives
collaborate with employee occupational health in the development of strategies that address the risk of disease transmission to health care providers and ancillary staff

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.