Clinical Infection Control Specialist

4 weeks ago


Providence, Rhode Island, United States Providence Community Health Centers Full time
Job Summary:

The Providence Community Health Centers seeks a skilled Clinical Infection Control Specialist to provide clinical support and resources in support of our pre-employment, employee health needs and infection prevention and control services. This role is responsible for administering immunizations against infectious diseases and following up on any adverse reactions. The successful candidate will be responsible for all functions of the employee health program and for providing clinical employee health services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Function in a clinical capacity for the promotion and application of infection control measures to prevent and/or control infections among employees and patients.
  • Identify risk or potential risk of communicable disease or spread of infection and take appropriate action as needed.
  • Investigate infection control problems and arrange for follow-up care for persons exposed to infection or disease.
  • Collaborate with local/state agencies as needed.
  • Assist with the preparation of monthly reports regarding the prevention and/or treatment of health-care acquired infections.
  • Communicate information and ensure proper infection control measures are in place.
  • Maintain records of work-related incidents and track and report on all employee incidents related to work-related injuries and blood/body fluid exposures.
  • Report communicable disease information to local and state agencies as directed in a timely manner.
  • Respond according to infection control policy and protocol when a patient or employee is diagnosed as having a communicable disease.

Requirements:

  • Current Rhode Island R.N. license. Bachelors of Nursing degree preferred.
  • Minimum of two years' experience working with infection control methods.
  • Minimum of two years' experience working in an occupational health or employee health setting.
  • Infection Control Certification preferred with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).
  • Preferred certification in occupational health nursing.
  • Experience in data analysis and providing education and presentations.
  • Experience with policy and procedure development.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with employees, medical staff and regulatory bodies.
  • Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power Point.

Providence Community Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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