Infection Prev/Hosp Educator

Encompass Health • Topeka, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Encompass Health, a leading inpatient rehabilitation provider, as an Infection Preventionist / Hospital Educator. In this role, you will be responsible for preventing and controlling infections by collaborating with the healthcare team to implement and monitor infection prevention practices. This is an opportunity to build a fulfilling career and make a significant impact on patient safety and community health.

Requirements

• CPR certification required.
• Current license or certification applicable to 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.
• Training in infection control and/or epidemiology.
• 1 year experience in a clinical setting in field of practice.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as an Educator preferred.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred.
• If Registered Nurse, CRRN certification preferred.
• Experience in hospital infection control practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the managerial functions of our Infection Control Program.
• Assure 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.
• Assist in coordination of clinical rotations and student orientation packet completion.
• Train staff in new hire orientation (departmental) and assist in general hospital orientation.
• Assist with projects and audits.
• Assist with staff training in QI certification and other required training.
• Coordinate preceptor program.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

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