Infection Preventionist

Encompass Health • Alexandria, LA

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About The Position

Are you a healthcare professional deeply committed to patient safety? Join Encompass Health, the nation's largest inpatient rehabilitation provider, as an Infection Preventionist / Employee Health Coordinator, where your expertise will help ensure our patients receive the highest standards of care. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead efforts to prevent and control infections, collaborating closely with the healthcare team to implement and monitor infection prevention practices. Beyond a job, this is an opportunity to build a fulfilling career close to home and close to your heart. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of rehabilitation patients and ready to play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of care, join us in this impactful position contributing to the health and safety of individuals within your community.

Requirements

• CPR certification (ACLS preferred); Basic Life Support (CPR) instructor certification preferred.
• 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge or job experience in Workers' Compensation law and OSHA regulations.
• Training in infection control and/or epidemiology.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred.
• 1 year experience in a clinical setting in field of practice.
• 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.
• Maintain all appropriate employee health records and develop policies.
• Conduct in-service programs related to employee wellness.
• Manage new hire employee health process.

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
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree