Infection Prevention Coordinator

4 weeks ago

Mason City, United States Trinity Health Full time
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day Shift

Description:

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Days

Position Purpose:

Responsible for assisting the Infection Prevention Nurse with infection related surveillance, reporting, identification, problem-solving and reduction of healthcare acquired infections and adherence to infection prevention practices throughout the organization. Responsible for coordination and oversight for the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) data submission/maintenance.

What you will Do:
  • Assists the Infection Prevention Nurse in the day-to-day review and follow-up to support the infection prevention program.
  • Conducts surveillance related to infection prevention and control and critically evaluates data to identify trends, outbreaks and process improvement opportunities as defined by Infection Prevention Committee as identified by the annual Infection Prevention Risk Assessment.
  • Collaborates with Infection Prevention Nurse, Clinical Continuous Improvement Specialists (CCIS) to review, coordinate investigation, problem solving, counter-measure implementation for improvement and reporting of hospital acquired infections.
  • Submits infection prevention and colleague and patient safety data to the National Safety Healthcare Network (NSHN) as required by regulatory bodies and in accordance with the Infection Prevention Program goals.
  • Submits infection prevention and patient safety data to NDNQI as in accordance with the organization's quality and strategic initiatives
  • Maintains up to date knowledge of Infection Prevention policies, procedures, practices and assists with day-to-day compliance.
  • Participates in Infection Prevention Committee.
  • Assists with the review and revision of hospital and department specific Infection Prevention policies using evidence based guidelines, applicable laws, regulatory and accreditation standards and collaborates with committees, leaders and colleagues to implement changes.
Hours/Schedule:

Full Time 40hrs a week, Day Shift

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
  • Licensed Registered Nurse, current in the State of Iowa.
  • A minimum of five years of professional nursing experience required.
  • A minimum of two years of progressive clinical and leadership experiences that demonstrate success in nursing and/or expanded clinical roles, preferred.
  • Knowledge of health center, colleague responsibilities, regulatory, accreditation and patient care standards, preferred.
  • Demonstrates high degree of initiative, judgment and investigational skills with accuracy and detail in written and verbal communication.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication skills with all types of health care professionals including public speaking, presentation and writing skills.
  • Flexible and available for off-hour responsibilities.
  • Project management skills with the ability to prioritize, manage a team and facilitate groups.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
  • Education Assistance offered
  • Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
  • Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
  • Generous paid time off program
  • Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1


Ministry/Facility Information:

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.

With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.

MercyOne Medical Group - North Iowa is part of Iowa's largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.

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.

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