Infection Preventionist/Employee Health Coordinator

Responsibilities

Are you a skilled Infection Preventionist and Employee Health Professional seeking a rewarding career in behavioral health? We want to hear from you

Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health is now seeking to fill our Infection Preventionist/Employee Health Coordinator position.

Position Summary

The Infection Preventionist possesses knowledge of hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for coordination of the facility-wide Infection Control Program which includes surveillance, analysis, and reporting of infections; educating employees about infection control; and the development or revision of policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet Joint Commission, OSHA, Department of Health, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requirements. Prepares, presents, and coordinates clinical and non-clinical trainings to ensure staff competency upon hire and throughout their employment. Collaborates with program and department managers to design facility-wide programs to improve quality of care and employee performance through the development of staff knowledge and skills. This position reports to the Chief Nursing Officer.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Monitor, collect, organize, and report Infection Control data to the Medical Executive Committee quarterly and annually. This involves tracking reported infectious diseases of patients, reviewing lab reports, and obtaining the monthly list of all antibiotics prescribed from the pharmacist.
* Coordinates New Employee Orientation and annual competency trainings by providing education on standard precautions and infection control requirements and protocol per OSHA, DHEC, Joint Commission, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the facility policies and procedures.
* Schedules and/or performs initial and annual employee health review and screening for tuberculosis, documenting in employee health record and in Midas.
* Coordinate closely with all departments to obtain information regarding patients and staff with suspected infections and ensuring control procedures are in place and adhered to.
* Contributes to establishment and review of departmental policies and procedures. Review Infection Control policy and procedure annually to recommend and update changes as warranted for compliance with national, state, and local regulations.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On call required for acute infection control issues.

Benefits for full-time Registered Nurse (RN) include:

* Tuition Assistance
* Loan Forgiveness
* Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
* In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
* Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations
* Diverse programming to expand your experience
* HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
* Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
* 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
* Pet Insurance
* SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
* More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Education: Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, bachelor's degree, or comparable degree, required.

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience as an Infection Preventionist and Employee Health Coordinator in a hospital or health care environment; completion of an APIC approved educational course or at least one year of experience working under the supervision of an experienced infection control practitioner. Must have advanced knowledge of medical terminology. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred. If not certified, certification required within two and a half years after hire, required.

Age-Specific Competencies: Child, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric

Licensure/Certification: Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred; CPR/CPI certification required - provided upon hire.

What do our current nurses value at Palmetto Lowcountry & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice.

About Our Organization

Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of UHS, is located on the beautiful Ashley River near Charleston, SC, Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health lends a helping hand to people struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. At Palmetto Behavioral Health we are looking for exceptional people who share our mission of providing superior quality healthcare services and our culture of Service Excellence: treat everyone as a guest, demonstrate professionalism and excellence, practice teamwork.

Please visit us online at www.palmettobehavioralhealth.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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