INFECTION CONTROL

1 month ago

Cody WY USA, United States Cody Regional Health Full time
JOB TITLE: Infection Control & Risk Coordinator RN or LPN

DEPARTMENT: Quality Management

REPORTS TO: Quality Management Director

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible to assist the Infection Preventionist and the Risk Manager with infection control and risk reduction in the Long Term Care Center (LTCC). The Infection Control & Risk Coordinator is responsible for the development, direction, implementation, management and operation for infection prevention, surveillance activities, and investigation of risk events that occur in LTCC with the oversight and guidance of the Infection Preventionist and the Risk Manager.

This position is responsible for the effective direction, management and operation of the infection prevention program, including education of LTCC Staff. Available resources to guide the development and direction of the program in LTCC: the CDC, CMS standards, WHO, and OSHA, as well as Federal and State Regulations.

In addition to the responsibilities in Infection Control, this position will also be responsible and accountable for oversight and investigation into risk events that occur in the LTCC. Additional responsibilities include data analysis and chart review to identify patterns or trends that may be indicative of undesirable performance or variation.

This position serves as a source expert for the LTCC Medical Director, leadership and employees for all infection control and risk activities. This role will also be expected to participate in and assist the Quality Management Director with performance improvement activities and other quality initiatives as assigned. This position will have direct oversight from the Infection Preventionist and the Risk Manager for Cody Regional Health, while still reporting to the Quality Management Director.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities listed. A highly successful Infection Control and Risk Coordinator has the following education background:
  • Registered Nurse with current Wyoming RN license or ability to obtain.
  • LPN with current Wyoming license or ability to obtain.

EXPERIENCE

Two years of recent clinical experience in a LTCC or acute care facility required. Prior experience in infection control and risk management preferred. Supervision and/or teaching experience helpful. Prior experience with medical record review, data abstraction and analysis preferred.

SKILLS
  • Possess the ability to read, write and verbally communicate effectively in English.
  • Excellent communication skills required with persons with multiple levels of education and authority both internal and external.
  • Demonstrate leadership, creativity, and management skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to set priorities and adjust work as required to meet the needs of the organization.
  • Ability to write reports and other forms of correspondence. Ability to effectively present verbal and/or written information. Ability to respond to the most sensitive inquires or complaints.
  • Mathematical - Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, rates and proportions to practical solutions. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical tools for analysis and problem solving. Ability to create and interpret various charts and graphs to present data in an understandable format.
  • Reasoning - ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule format. Ability to apply principles of logic or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
  • Information Management and Systems - this job requires computer and system competencies in the following areas: entering of data, retrieval of data, assembling and organizing data, using and analyzing data. Knowledge and skill of applying quality improvement tools and techniques including statistical process control.
  • Requires minimal supervision but seeks clarification and input as appropriate.
  • Must be able to translate standards and regulations to implement appropriate and effective infection prevention and control activities. Computer skills required including experience with Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
  • Must be able to work in teams and to facilitate teams when necessary.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Certification in Infection Control preferred. If not certified, certification must be achieved within 3 years of hire.

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