Infection Prevention LPN, Full time, Days

Unity Health • Searcy, AR

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About The Position

Responsible for coordination and compliance regarding infection control practices and surveillance activities and infection control policy and procedures. Responsible for coordination and compliance regarding associate health issues, immunizations, TB skin tests. Develops and implements policy and procedures. Processes associate injury reports and Worker Compensation Claims.

Responsible for preparing statistical reports, meeting minutes, orientation and in-service related materials and typing policies, procedures, and other related correspondence. Demonstrates the ability to compile relevant data sources into meaningful reports for use in PI and decision making by the Director and administrative staff. Other duties as assigned.

The associate is expected to demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills that support the organization customer service strategy. Flexible work hours required. Must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN school of nursing with current AR licensure
• Three years’ experience in clinical practice
• Understanding of the principles of asepsis, epidemiology, microbiology, the development of policy and procedures, patient care practices, group dynamics, and knowledge of adult education principles necessary
• Knowledge of regulatory agency requirements such as OSHA, occupational health and safety practices, evaluate medical treatment for associate injuries, physical requirements of jobs, associate health issues
• Competent in use of computers, especially Microsoft Office
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Basic knowledge of Quality Improvement in the healthcare setting
• Demonstrates ability to compile relevant data sources into meaningful reports for use in performance improvement and decision making
• Strong organizational skills
• Responsible for training and support with Meditech Expanse
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare infection control, associate health, and data analytics desired
• Basic understanding of regulatory processes and guidelines of Arkansas Department of Health, CIHQ, CDC, OSHA and other applicable regulatory agencies desirable

Responsibilities

• Coordination and compliance regarding infection control practices and surveillance activities
• Coordination and compliance regarding associate health issues, immunizations, TB skin tests
• Develops and implements policy and procedures
• Processes associate injury reports and Worker Compensation Claims
• Preparing statistical reports, meeting minutes, orientation and in-service related materials and typing policies, procedures, and other related correspondence
• Compile relevant data sources into meaningful reports for use in PI and decision making by the Director and administrative staff
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed