Infection Prev/Emp Health

Encompass Health • Bowie, MD

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About The Position

The Infection Preventionist / Employee Health Coordinator works to maintain patient and employee health and safety at an inpatient rehabilitation facility. The role directs the Infection Control Program, collaborates with the healthcare team to implement and monitor infection prevention practices, and ensures compliance with applicable standards and guidelines. It also manages employee health records, policies, wellness education, and the new-hire employee health process.

Requirements

• Completed post-secondary education in a health-related field, including medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, public health, or biology.
• Demonstrated knowledge or job experience in Workers’ Compensation law and OSHA regulations.
• Training in infection control and/or epidemiology.
• At least 1 year of experience in a clinical setting in the field of practice.
• Current license or certification applicable to a health-related field.
• CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC).
• ACLS certification.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) instructor certification.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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