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Your job is more than a job.
Why a Great Place to Work
At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can.
And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It's a responsibility we take seriously.
Because we don't just serve the New Orleans community-we're at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you.
When you know you're making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day-as a person, with your team, in your community-and that's one of the reasons why you'll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do.
The Infection Preventionist works on infection prevention and control projects at the hospital. These projects include active surveillance of patient records, providing training and education related to infection control and quality assurance, monitoring compliance through observations, audits, checklists, etc., reviewing and analyzing infection control data, assessing risk factors, and as needed, performing special studies that relate to infection prevention and control.
Job Description
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
GENERAL DUTIES
Surveillance:
* Evaluates hospital-acquired infection rates using a statistical process control methodology. Submits data to the National Healthcare Safety Network. Reports to public health agencies as required by law. Performs infection control environment of care (EOC) rounding. Develops, implements approved epidemiologic protocols for investigating, controlling hospital epidemics, other hospital-acquired infections and is responsive to unanticipated exposures and outbreaks.
Performance Improvement:
* Performs an annual assessment and develops action plans from the prior year activities. Establishes, implements, and administers departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Participates in quality/performance improvement activities by assessing, monitoring, measuring hospital acquired infections and evaluating outcomes on a continuous basis. Assists in preparation of reports and statistical data for the infection control committee, medical staff committees, medical executive committee, administration, and other committees as needed.
Education/Consultation:
* Plans, organizes, develops, and implements educational programs for all hospital employees including contract staff, volunteers, administrative, and ancillary services which convey specialized knowledge and skills to increase employee awareness of hospital acquired infections. Demonstrates techniques for avoidance and preventive measures to provide a safe environment for hospital employees and patients. Interacts with physicians, nurses, department managers, supervisors, occupational health, and other professional/non-professional staff members to provide resource information, resolve infection control problems, and identify new opportunities to improve service and reduce costs. Makes recommendations regarding construction, renovation, and environmental rounds and assures compliance with national and/or professional standards. Triages infection control questions and issues where policies do not exist.
Policy Development:
* Develops and enforces effectual policies and procedures for the department and hospital that ensures compliance with TJC, OSHA, CDC, CMS, and other state and federal regulatory agencies.
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
* Required: None
* Preferred: Experience in Infection control in a clinical setting
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
* Required: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Health related science field. Must enroll in Master's program within first year of hire if applicant does not have upon hire.
* Preferred: Master's Degree
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) must be obtained within 2 years of hire.
* KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Specialized training and a basic knowledge of infection control principles, practices, infection prevention and control standards and epidemiological principles.
* Familiarity with NHSN requirements is essential. Maintains state license and continuing education requirements commiserate with position.
* Must have strong familiarity navigating the electronic medical record.
* Preferred: working knowledge with Epic.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
* Does this position formally supervise employees? No
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
* Sedentary: Very light physical requirements- Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (occasionally means activity or conditions exist up to 1/3 of the work day), and/or, a negligible amount of force frequently (frequently means activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the work day) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
* Sitting - Continuous (67-100% of day)
* Standing - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Walking - Frequent (36-66% of day)
* Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Carrying objects - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Push/pull - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Twisting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Bending - Frequent (36-66% of day)
* Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day)
* Reaching overhead - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Pinching/fine motor activities - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous (67-100% of day)
* Taste or smell - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Talk or hear - Continuous (67-100% of day)
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
* Near Vision - Accurate 20/40
* Far Vision - Accurate 20/40
* Color Discrimination - Yes
* Depth Perception - Accurate
* Hearing - Accurate
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIAL
* Bloodborne pathogens - Not Anticipated
* Chemical - Reasonably Anticipated
* Airborne communicable diseases - Reasonably Anticipated
* Extreme temperatures - Not Anticipated
* Radiation - Reasonably Anticipated
* Uneven surfaces or elevations - Reasonably Anticipated
* Extreme noise levels - Not Anticipated
* Dust/particular matter - Reasonably Anticipated
* Other (List) - Not Anticipated
POPULATION SERVED
* Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: Yes
* Youth (1yr to 15 yrs): Yes
* Adult (16 and up): Yes
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)
LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary
Children's Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children's health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children's Hospital's 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital
Your extras
* Deliver healthcare with heart.
* Give people a reason to smile.
* Put a little love in your work.
* Be honest and real, but with compassion.
* Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
* Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
* See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.
* Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
* Love what makes you, you - because we do
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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