Job Summary
Assists in management of infection prevention and control program for the medical center. Conducts epidemiologic studies for the purpose of improving patient and/or employee outcomes and provides expertise related to infection prevention and control to all departments at CAMC.
Responsibilities
• Conduct epidemiologic outcome and process studies, including those concerning patient and employee infection and risk factors and record pertinent information. • Analyze data from laboratory culture reports, review of patients charts, from nursing and physician staff, and other data sources; made decisions regarding classification of patients as having infections or not, and the classification of infections as healthcare-associated (HAIs) or community-acquired; and investigate problems related to risks and infectious outcomes. • Effectively use statistics in calculation of various rates, in data and trend analysis, and in report preparation; prepare reports for Infection Control Committee, clinical departments, clinicians, and other committees, as well as for external entities as required. • Integrate and maintain expertise in patient care practices, epidemiology, risk assessment, infectious diseases, microbiology, disease transmission, infection prevention and control, and sterilization/disinfection practices. • Make on-site environmental rounds, monitor infection prevention and control procedures, including isolation procedures, and identify risk factors for infections and other adverse outcomes. • Communicate to managers and staff the most current infection prevention and control techniques and procedures, and implement control measures, based on review of most current guidelines, standards, and policies and coach others to achieve optimal compliance. • Collaborate with Employee Health Nurse to ensure appropriate follow-up of patient/employee exposures. • Exhibit an understanding of adult learning principles and adult education skills in the planning and implementation of educational programs. • Represent CAMC on local and state health department committees as needed. • Lead task force or subcommittee as assigned. • Participate on hospital committees as assigned. • Conduct construction risk assessments for all construction and renovation projects and approve projects, after providing recommendations for required infection prevention techniques.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned.
Education
• Bachelor's Degree (Required) Education: Bachelor's degree must be in Nursing, Biology, Public Health, or Epidemiology Experience: 3 Years directly related experience in a healthcare setting comparable to CAMC Substitution: May substitute a Master's degree in Public Health or Epidemiology. In addition, may substitute an Associate degree in Nursing with a Bachelor Degree in specified discipline.
Credentials
• Infection Control, Cert (Required) Within 3 years of hireWithin 3 years of hire
Work Schedule: Days
Status: Full Time Regular 1.0
Location: Memorial-Parking Garage
Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston
Talent Acquisition Specialist: Lauren R. Lane lauren.lane@vandaliahealth.org