Infection Control Specialist

2 weeks ago


Pagosa Springs, Colorado, United States HexaQuEST Health, Inc. Full time

Job Overview:
*Experience with Cerner EMR is essential.
*Candidates should possess prior experience as an infection control specialist within a healthcare facility.
  • Infection Control Specialist Role Summary:
Ensures a secure environment by identifying and mitigating infection risks for patients, staff, and visitors. Implements surveillance initiatives and compiles data reports. Evaluates data to create strategies aimed at decreasing healthcare-associated infections among patients and staff. Investigates and monitors known or suspected infection sources to ascertain origins and enforce control measures. Reviews sterilization and disinfection protocols, recommending adjustments as necessary. Provides educational resources to personnel. Conducts basic cultures as required for environmental and individual assessments. Develops infection control risk evaluations and formulates management strategies for identified hazards. Relies on substantial experience and discretion to achieve objectives. Engages in a variety of responsibilities, potentially overseeing the work of others. A significant degree of creativity and self-management is anticipated.

Employee Health Nurse Role Summary:
The Employee Health Nurse is responsible for establishing and managing the Employee Health Program at HexaQuEST Health, Inc.

Key responsibilities include identifying occupational health risks and creating programs and strategies to minimize those risks, including a Fitness for Duty initiative.

This vital role is involved in the onboarding process by conducting pre-employment health assessments and immunizations while maintaining accurate employee health documentation.

The Employee Health Nurse plays a crucial role in the disaster response team, acting as the Infection Control Specialist to address employee health concerns related to emergencies or disaster management.

This position provides educational sessions to staff, enhancing their understanding of health and safety in the workplace.

Works collaboratively with the supervising physician to develop protocols for managing employee health, including the handling of injuries and exposures.


Education/Training:
Post-secondary degree (e.g., associate's or bachelor's degree) from an accredited institution.


Experience:

Preferred minimum of 2 years of experience in the field or a related area, familiar with various concepts, practices, and procedures, including:
a. Identification of infectious disease processes
b. Surveillance and epidemiological investigation
c. Prevention and control of infectious agent transmission


Certifications:

Must hold a valid Colorado RN license.

Certification in infection prevention and control is required or must be obtained within 6 months of employment, subject to supervisor approval.

Basic computer skills are necessary, including typing, word processing, Excel, and email.

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:

Weekday:
Day Shift

State License Details:
Must be currently active

Minimum Years of

Experience:

2

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
No Guarantee

Specialty Type:
Nursing

Sub Specialty:
Infection Control Nurse, Employee Health Nurse


Certifications:

BLS/BCLS

Bilingual:
No

EMR Used:
Cerner

Holiday Coverage Required:
No


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