Infection Prevention Specialist

3 days ago


North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States HealthSouth Full time
Lead Infection Prevention and Employee Health Efforts

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Infection Preventionist / Employee Health Coordinator to spearhead our infection prevention and control efforts. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our patients receive the highest standards of care.

In this critical position, you will direct the managerial functions of our Infection Control Program, ensuring compliance with CMS, TJC, CDC, OSHA, and other federal and state standards and guidelines. You will analyze hospital infection data to identify trends, clusters, risk factors, and variances, and manage hospital policies consistent with applicable infection control guidelines and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Direct the managerial functions of our Infection Control Program.
  • Assure compliance with CMS, TJC, CDC, OSHA, and other federal and state standards and guidelines.
  • Analyze hospital infection data to identify trends, clusters, risk factors, and variances.
  • Manage hospital policies consistent with applicable infection control guidelines and standards.
  • Perform surveillance, analysis, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections.
  • Maintains all appropriate employee health records and develops policies.
  • Conducts in-service programs related to employee wellness.
  • Manages new hire employee health process.

Requirements:

  • License or Certification: CPR certification (ACLS preferred); Basic Life Support (CPR) instructor certification preferred.
  • Current license or certification applicable to health-related field.
  • Education and Experience: Completed post-secondary education in a health-related field including but not limited to medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, public health, or biology.
  • Demonstrated knowledge or job experience in Workers' Compensation law and OSHA regulations.
  • Training in infection control and/or epidemiology.
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
  • Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred.
  • 1 year experience in a clinical setting in field of practice.
  • If Registered Nurse, CRRN certification preferred.
  • Experience in hospital infection control practice preferred.

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.



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