Registered Nurse Coordinator Infection Control

Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day Shift
Description:
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Why Saint Joseph Health System?
At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.
What we offer:

• Benefits first day of employment (including: medical, dental, vision, PTO, life, STD/LTD)
• Daily Pay
• Retirement savings account with employer match
• Generous paid time off programs
• Employee referral incentive program
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement
• State of the art equipment
• Supportive team approach

About the job:
The Coordinator of Infection Control is responsible for developing and coordinating an effective Infection Control Program ensuring protection of the patient, the health care worker, visitors and patients in the healthcare environment. Responsible for the detection, monitoring and reporting of nosocomial infections. Acts as a liaison to the local Health Department.

• Infection Control Program. Develops and implements an Infection Control Plan including a surveillance schedule, a reporting schedule and program goals. Develops an action plan addressing deviations from the plan or practices. Facilitates the Infection Control and Employee Health Action Team. Performs detection, monitoring and reporting of nosocomial infections on a systematic and current basis. Facilitates PI teams when opportunities to improve the Infection Control processes are identified. Annually reviews policies and procedures related to Infection Control.
• Enters surveillance data into the hospital quality management system for aggregation. Identifies and reviews cases with active or suspected infections and observes potential infectious hazards, (i.e. environmental cleanliness and compliance with Universal Precaution / Body Substance Isolation policy.) Performs analysis of nosocomial infections for trends. Monitors infection related occurrences.
• Infection Control Projects Facilitates Saint Joseph Health System (SJHS) participation in quality Infection Control projects. Participates in Infection Control aspects of the Keystone project with Trinity Health.
• Liaison to local health department in reporting required infectious diseases identified within SJHS, Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee (Antibiotic Committee), Employee Health Nurse relative to colleague health needs, clinical departments related to Infection Control needs, all areas performing sterilization / disinfection cleaning procedures / agents, purchasing of equipment / supplies used for patient care Infection Control or sterilization / decontamination purposes.
• Orientation Educator. Educator in NAO, clinical orientation, new residents, the medical staff and annual review with all clinical departments per schedule.

Requirements:
Education: Knowledge in a wide range of clinical acute care areas (diagnoses and procedures) normally acquired by completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. 5 years experience in acute care setting is required.
Knowledge of infectious disease, epidemiology and biostatistics normally acquired through 3-5 years experience in a hospital setting. Knowledge of regulatory requirements of the health department, CDC, and ISDH normally acquired through 3-5 years experience in the healthcare Infection Control / employee health field. Infection Prevention Certification preferred.
Licensure: Indiana RN license required.
Experience: Previous experience in an Infection Control program in a hospital setting preferred. Working knowledge of data collection and integrity processes, state and federal regulations. Experience in data analysis with emphasis on interpretation for use by clinical staff. Experience in working with nursing and medical staff in collaborative manner, normally in a committee/team setting.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.