Specialist Infection Control/Emp Health
2 weeks ago
The Infection Control/Employee Health Coordinator is a key employee in the planning, development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and revision of Infection Prevention and Control Program goals, standards, policies and procedures. Reports communicable diseases and supporting laboratory data to the local, state and national health departments as required. Interacts with Employee Health to institute and maintain control measures pertaining to health care work exposures and outbreaks. Provides in-service education (departmental, general orientation, annual review and as needed). Functions as a resource for staff in matters relating to occupational health and safety.
Los Angeles Community Hospital has been taking care of generations of east Los Angeles families. Having a strong presence in our community has been critical to our success since our inception, along with offering quality, compassionate healthcare accessible to everybody. Most of our doctors, nurses and other employees live in the community, creating a culture of neighbors taking care of neighbors.
We have changed with our community-both in the way we deliver medical care and by reaching beyond the walls of our hospital. We work closely with community members to help meet their most important needs. Our 130-bed, acute care hospital offers a wide range of medical programs and services, including cardiology, internal medicine and surgical services.
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with employees
- One year of previous experience in a related setting
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing or Vocational Nursing or its equivalent
- AHA Basic Life Support
- IV Certification
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Active, current, and unencumbered Licensure as a Registered Nurse or Vocational Nurse
- Provides direction to the Employee Health Program and coordinates the daily activities of the Employee Health Department by tracking and notifying employees due for vaccinations (I.E. Flu) and other employee health requirements (TB Testing, N95 Respirator Testing, etc). Tracks and maintains all vaccinations given through the Employee Health Department, audits and maintains Employee Health files, and tracks aggregating data for various reports.
- Performs surveillance of infection trends, reviews lab results, electronic medical records, etc. for healthcare associated infection. Participates in epidemiological investigations of significant clusters of infection above established standards and of unusual isolates.
- Helps individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health with emphasis on health maintenance and disease prevention through education and counseling. Works closely with Infection Control to monitor employee illnesses and exposures.
- Participates in the development of and oversees Employee Health safety initiatives. Updates policies and procedures in accordance with standards from appropriate agencies such as OSHA, CDC, TJC and other relevant agencies. Develops, interprets and enforces standards in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, Title XXII and TJC.
- Participates in the development and review of Infection Prevention and Control Standards of Care and Hospital Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures in accordance with standards from appropriate agencies such as OSHA, CDC, TJC and other relevant agencies.
- Assists with Infection Control and Employee Health reports, education, environmental rounds, and other activities associated with infection prevention. Maintains all required record keeping.
- Functions as a resource for staff in matters relating to occupational health and safety with emphasis on recommendations, regulations, and standards from appropriate agencies such as OSHA, CDC, TJC, and other relevant agencies. Acts as a liaison to Federal, State and local health authorities.
- Maintains current knowledge base of NHSN requirements including data collection, analysis and input.
- Provides direction to the Employee Health Program and coordinates the daily activities of the Employee Health Department by tracking and notifying employees due for vaccinations (I.E. Flu) and other employee health requirements (TB Testing, N95 Respirator Testing, etc). Tracks and maintains all vaccinations given through the Employee Health Department, audits and maintains Employee Health files, and tracks aggregating data for various reports.
- Performs surveillance of infection trends, reviews lab results, electronic medical records, etc. for healthcare associated infection. Participates in epidemiological investigations of significant clusters of infection above established standards and of unusual isolates.
- Helps individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health with emphasis on health maintenance and disease prevention through education and counseling. Works closely with Infection Control to monitor employee illnesses and exposures.
- Participates in the development of and oversees Employee Health safety initiatives. Updates policies and procedures in accordance with standards from appropriate agencies such as OSHA, CDC, TJC and other relevant agencies. Develops, interprets and enforces standards in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, Title XXII and TJC.
- Participates in the development and review of Infection Prevention and Control Standards of Care and Hospital Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures in accordance with standards from appropriate agencies such as OSHA, CDC, TJC and other relevant agencies.
- Assists with Infection Control and Employee Health reports, education, environmental rounds, and other activities associated with infection prevention. Maintains all required record keeping.
- Functions as a resource for staff in matters relating to occupational health and safety with emphasis on recommendations, regulations, and standards from appropriate agencies such as OSHA, CDC, TJC, and other relevant agencies. Acts as a liaison to Federal, State and local health authorities.
- Maintains current knowledge base of NHSN requirements including data collection, analysis and input.
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