Infection Preventionist | Conrad, MT

Logan Health•Conrad, MT

36d

About The Position

This position promotes safe, quality care through prevention and control of infectious illness by utilizing sound epidemiologic principles and scientific based decision making. Identifies and implements the infection prevention goals and objectives across Logan Health (LH) through strategic planning, leadership and consultation with multiple stakeholders. Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or related field required.
Minimum of three (3) years Infection Control experience preferred.
Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn other software as needed.
Familiarity with principles of maintaining database integrity preferred.
Familiarity with CMS Infection Prevention standards preferred.
Must possess ability to interpret policies and procedures relating to Infection Prevention and ensure effective application of same.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) preferred or must successfully obtain within two (2) years’ of hire.

Responsibilities

Partners with the appropriate medical leadership to develop, implement and evaluate infection prevention goals and action plans.
Reviews and updates the Infection Prevention Plan for LH and maintains and updates Infection Prevention policies in collaboration with leadership.
Facilitates the Infection Prevention Committee with medical staff as applicable to assigned area(s).
Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and local regulations and informs leaders of appropriate issues.
In collaboration with the Infection Prevention (IP) team, oversees the operations of the infection prevention, epidemiology, staff and patient hygiene and other infection prevention safety programs, as applicable to assigned area(s).
Performs clinical evaluation of the patient population per assigned department protocol.
Accountable for surveillance of healthcare acquired and community-acquired infections with reporting to federal, state and local Public Health agencies as required by regulations and as applicable to assigned area(s).
Informs leaders of appropriate issues, understands and complies with infection control, safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations.
Participates in national collaborative quality improvement projects.
Responsible for external reporting of data to the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network system.
Ensures appropriate infection prevention education when healthcare associated infections occur, during outbreaks, and/or when non-compliance with infection control/OSHA standards.
Identifies organizational education needs regarding Infection Prevention.
Develops and delivers education and feedback on infection prevention behaviors per department protocol.
Provides infection prevention training to new employees during orientation.
Serves as a resource for LH, providers and the community regarding infection prevention issues and processes.
The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.