Infection Prev/Hosp Educator - Hiring Event 11/10
About The Position
Encompass Health is hiring an Infection Preventionist / Hospital Educator to support patient safety at an inpatient rehabilitation hospital. The role leads efforts to prevent and control infections, working with the healthcare team to implement and monitor infection prevention practices and maintain high standards of care. The position directs the managerial functions of the Infection Control Program, supports compliance with applicable standards and guidelines, analyzes infection data, manages infection-control policies, and conducts surveillance and reporting of hospital-acquired infections. It also supports staff education, clinical rotations, audits, training, and the preceptor program.
Requirements
- CPR certification required.
- 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.
- Training in infection control and/or epidemiology.
- At least 1 year of experience in a clinical setting in the field of practice.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as an Educator preferred.
- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred.
- If a Registered Nurse, CRRN certification preferred.
- Experience in hospital infection-control practice preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct the managerial functions of the 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 coordinating clinical rotations and completing student orientation packets.
- Train staff during departmental new-hire orientation and assist with general hospital orientation.
- Assist with projects and audits.
- Assist with staff training in QI certification and other required training.
- Coordinate the preceptor program.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
- Generous 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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