Infectious Disease Control Consultant

State of Ohio • Toledo, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. What you’ll do at DBH : · Coordinate the Infection Control (IC) program by providing prevention, intervention, and surveillance of infection or communicable diseases and taking appropriate action · Review and interpret established regulations and policies, and develop, implement, interpret and enforce surveillance policies · Review x-ray reports, lab reports, pharmacy reports, treatment provided & bacteria identification · Inspect environmental living conditions for lack of proper techniques and maintenance of sanitary environment and review infection control checklist · Update and develop hospital-wide infection control policies and procedural manuals · Consult with patients, family, and staff regarding diseases and assesses individuals' understanding of information provided · Act as a resource person for health care personnel with questions on communicable diseases · Prepare and maintain records, reports, and correspondence such as calculated infection & compliance rates & other periodic or investigative reports for management review · Coordinate & provide employee health service to prevent transmission of infection · Coordinate new employee and annual TB testing activities; administer hepatitis b &/or annual flu vaccination program · Follow-up on all blood & body fluid exposures; provide emergency nursing assistance on units and first aid · Plan, research, and develop a curriculum for orientation and in-service education programs on principles of infection control & communicable diseases · Teach isolation techniques such as standard precautions, infectious waste, blood-borne pathogens, TB, needle sticks, and other pertinent subjects regarding infection Control prevention · Function as primary instructor for IC Orientation of new employees, contractors, and students · Coach, encourage, and promote the importance of self-management of chronic health conditions and communicable diseases · Perform self-management education interventions through regular wellness and education groups for patients This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union) , with a pay range of #13 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule . Normal working hours are 8\:00 am - 4\:30 pm. This position is located within our Northwest Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43614 . Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Requirements

• Current & valid license to practice professional nursing as Registered Nurse (i.e., R.N.) in Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code
• 24 mos. exp. as Registered Nurse practicing in infection control in a population/community based setting to include both\: analysis & interpretation of collected infection control data & investigation & surveillance of suspected outbreaks of infection
• at least 3 of the following\: (i.e., planning, implementation & evaluation of infection prevention & control measures; education of individuals about infection risk, prevention & control; development & revision of infection control policies & procedures; management of infection prevention & control activities; providing consultation on infection risk assessment, prevention & control strategies)
• 4 mos. trg. or 4 mos. exp. in public speaking/teaching techniques
• 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in computer operation
• equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Infection Control (IC) program by providing prevention, intervention, and surveillance of infection or communicable diseases and taking appropriate action
• Review and interpret established regulations and policies, and develop, implement, interpret and enforce surveillance policies
• Review x-ray reports, lab reports, pharmacy reports, treatment provided & bacteria identification
• Inspect environmental living conditions for lack of proper techniques and maintenance of sanitary environment and review infection control checklist
• Update and develop hospital-wide infection control policies and procedural manuals
• Consult with patients, family, and staff regarding diseases and assesses individuals' understanding of information provided
• Act as a resource person for health care personnel with questions on communicable diseases
• Prepare and maintain records, reports, and correspondence such as calculated infection & compliance rates & other periodic or investigative reports for management review
• Coordinate & provide employee health service to prevent transmission of infection
• Coordinate new employee and annual TB testing activities; administer hepatitis b &/or annual flu vaccination program
• Follow-up on all blood & body fluid exposures; provide emergency nursing assistance on units and first aid
• Plan, research, and develop a curriculum for orientation and in-service education programs on principles of infection control & communicable diseases
• Teach isolation techniques such as standard precautions, infectious waste, blood-borne pathogens, TB, needle sticks, and other pertinent subjects regarding infection Control prevention
• Function as primary instructor for IC Orientation of new employees, contractors, and students
• Coach, encourage, and promote the importance of self-management of chronic health conditions and communicable diseases
• Perform self-management education interventions through regular wellness and education groups for patients

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees