Infection Prevention Coordinator, Infection Control

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

We're seeking an Infection Control Coordinator. This individual assists in the continuing development, implementation, evaluation, and modification of the Emory Hospitals and The Emory Clinic Infection Control Programs. Consistent with Infection Control Department goals and objectives, this individual: Entry-level Infection Prevention position that will assist with the implementation, evaluation, and modification of the Emory Hospitals and The Emory Clinic Infection Control Programs. This position will perform essential duties guided by the Infection Prevention Manager or designee that are consistent with Infection Control Department goals and objectives. Coordinates activities to identify and reduce the risks of acquiring and transmitting infections in assigned focus area(s). These activities include problem identification and management, data and information collection, analysis and management, improvement processes, policy/procedure management, outcome evaluation and education. Participates as a member of the Infection Control Committee(s) and Clinical Pathway Teams and serves on other ongoing and ad hoc committees or task groups throughout the organization. Coordinates the development and periodic review of Infection Control related standards, policies, procedures, practices and guidelines for assigned focus area(s) including infection surveillance, isolation/precautions, prevention and control in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines. Institutes disease/agent transmission control measures as necessary. Participates in patient/family counseling as necessary. Communicates with all personnel and medical staff regarding the interpretation and enforcement of and compliance with Infection Control Program policies, practices, and procedures. Analyzes data to recognize potentially important relationships or patterns of infection and to detect significant variations in processes or outcomes. Supports and/or assists in research and related activities. May coordinate, support or assist in the design and execution of special studies and projects. Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Routinely assesses and investigates clinical infection and infection risks in concert with department objectives and assigned focus area(s). Conducts patient care practice and environmental rounds and recommends corrective action to administrative and management staff.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing OR have a degree in a health care related field (Public health, Clinical microbiology technicians etc.).
RNs must have a current licensure in the state of Georgia.
Will consider recent grads of MPH programs.
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required within 2 years of employment.

Responsibilities

Coordinates activities to identify and reduce the risks of acquiring and transmitting infections in assigned focus area(s). These activities include problem identification and management, data and information collection, analysis and management, improvement processes, policy/procedure management, outcome evaluation and education.
Participates as a member of the Infection Control Committee(s) and Clinical Pathway Teams and serves on other ongoing and ad hoc committees or task groups throughout the organization.
Coordinates the development and periodic review of Infection Control related standards, policies, procedures, practices and guidelines for assigned focus area(s) including infection surveillance, isolation/precautions, prevention and control in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
Institutes disease/agent transmission control measures as necessary.
Participates in patient/family counseling as necessary.
Communicates with all personnel and medical staff regarding the interpretation and enforcement of and compliance with Infection Control Program policies, practices, and procedures.
Analyzes data to recognize potentially important relationships or patterns of infection and to detect significant variations in processes or outcomes.
Supports and/or assists in research and related activities.
May coordinate, support or assist in the design and execution of special studies and projects.
Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
Routinely assesses and investigates clinical infection and infection risks in concert with department objectives and assigned focus area(s).
Conducts patient care practice and environmental rounds and recommends corrective action to administrative and management staff.