Infection Prevention Coordinator
1 month ago
Description
IntroductionDo you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At St. David's South Austin Medical Center our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Infection Prevention Coordinator to join our healthcare family.
BenefitsSt. David's South Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
At St. David's South Austin Medical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurses path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life for life and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Infection Prevention Coordinator opportunity.
Job Summary and QualificationsAs the Infection Prevention Coordinator, you will work with the Infection Prevention Manager in the development and maintenance of the Infection Prevention, Surveillance and Control Program. This role includes coverage over both inpatient and outpatient departments. You will monitor laboratory values, work with computer systems, complete rounding on patients and staff, work with statistical analysis, trends and monitor outcomes.
* You will help coordinate all infection prevention related activities
* You will conduct and evaluate surveillance systems for both community-acquired and healthcare-acquired infections
* You will use data to drive performance improvement activities to reduce infection risk
* You will plan and conducts epidemiological investigations and research related to infection prevention and implements interventions based on results
* You will work alongside Infection Prevention staff and other departments to develop and/or update policies and procedures
* You will communicate information/data to departments, medical staff and committees
* You will collect, report and manage data as required by the Texas Department of State Health
* You will assist in educating on the principles of infection prevention for all staff in clinical, ancillary and support areas, including orientation and continuing education programs
* You will monitor clinical practices related to high-level disinfection, water-borne pathogen management, and all other infection control procedures
* You will intervene in problematic infection prevention situations, assesses infectious conditions and implements appropriate control measures
* You will regularly communicate with physicians regarding patients clinical information, pre-and post-hospitalization, relating to healthcare-acquired infection surveillance
Experience
* 2 years of experience in an acute care hospital setting
Education
* Bachelor of Science - required.
* Masters degree in related field (Nursing, Microbiology, Epidemiology) preferred
Licenses and Certifications
* Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire
St. David's South Austin Medical Center, which is part of St. David's HealthCare. We are a 368-bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties. Our services include a nationally accredited oncology program with the area's only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; advanced trauma care with a Level II trauma center; comprehensive cardiac, stroke and orthopedic programs; full-service maternity and newborn care; and two full-service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop. St. David's South Austin Medical Center is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. We offer advanced robotic services for orthopedics, open heart and lung surgery, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and urology. It was one of the first hospitals in Central Texas to combine the use of CT imaging and robotics to detect early stage lung cancer.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career We are interviewing candidates for our Infection Prevention Coordinator opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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