Infection Prev/Emp Health

Encompass Health • Ludlow, MA

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About The Position

Encompass Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist / Employee Health Coordinator to lead efforts to prevent and control infections in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The role works closely with the healthcare team to implement and monitor infection prevention practices and help maintain high standards of patient and employee safety.

The position directs the managerial functions of the Infection Control Program, monitors compliance with applicable standards, analyzes infection data, and oversees surveillance and reporting of hospital-acquired infections. It also manages employee health records and policies, provides employee wellness education, and oversees the new-hire employee health process.

Requirements

• Current license or certification applicable to a health-related field.
• Completed post-secondary education in a health-related field, including but not limited to 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.
• 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 the candidate is 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree