Infection Prev/Emp Health

Encompass Health • Alexandria, LA

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About The Position

Encompass Health is hiring an Infection Preventionist / Employee Health Coordinator to lead infection prevention and control efforts at an inpatient rehabilitation hospital and support employee health. The role works closely with the healthcare team to implement and monitor infection prevention practices, analyze infection data, and help maintain patient and employee safety. It also directs the managerial functions of the Infection Control Program, oversees employee health records and policies, provides employee wellness education, and manages the health process for new hires.

The position requires completed post-secondary education in a health-related field, a current license or certification applicable to a health-related field, and knowledge or job experience in Workers’ Compensation law and OSHA regulations. Training in infection control and/or epidemiology and one year of clinical experience in the field of practice are also specified. A nursing bachelor’s degree, CIC certification, CRRN certification for registered nurses, CPR instructor certification, and hospital infection-control experience are preferred.

Requirements

• Completed post-secondary education in a health-related field, including medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, public health, or biology.
• Current license or certification applicable to a health-related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge or job experience in Workers’ Compensation law and OSHA regulations.
• Training in infection control and/or epidemiology.
• One year of experience in a clinical setting in the field of practice.
• CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) instructor certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC).
• CRRN certification if a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in hospital infection-control practice.

Responsibilities

• Direct the managerial functions of the Infection Control Program.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, TJC, CDC, OSHA, and other federal and state standards and guidelines.
• Analyze hospital infection data to identify trends, clusters, risk factors, and variances.
• Manage hospital policies consistent with applicable infection-control guidelines and standards.
• Perform surveillance, analysis, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections.
• Maintain appropriate employee health records and develop policies.
• Conduct in-service programs related to employee wellness.
• Manage the new-hire employee health process.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Supportive, inclusive, and caring work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree