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El Dorado Springs, owned and operated by Lifepoint Behavioral Health, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join the team at our behavioral health facility. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including high-quality, evidence-based mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care and follows the core principles of resilience, recovery, and restoration. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits packages so you can focus on what matters-providing quality patient care. Join our team in Tucson, Arizona, and build a career that touches lives.
Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator protects patients, employees and guests from communicable diseases by directing and coordinates infection prevention and control program for the hospital. IC/NE assumes direct responsibility for infection surveillance, infection control reporting, and provision of infection control technical support and education for the facility staff. IC/NE coordinates the preventative and intervention measures as well as the tracking and reporting system associated with this effort. IC/NE compares laboratory reports with communicable diseases list to identify conditions that require infection control procedures. IC advises and consults with physicians, nurses and hospital personnel concerning precautions to be taken to protect patients, staff, and other persons from possible contamination or infection. IC/NE investigates infection control problems and arranges for follow-up care for persons exposed to infection or disease. IC/NE instructs hospital personnel in universal and specific infection control procedures. IC/NE ensures that the facility meets infection prevention and control standards of all regulatory bodies by following the current guidelines issued by the CDC.
Assists the DON in directing all nursing activities within the hospital and in assessing and monitoring the quality of nursing services provided. Assists the DON in interviewing of staff. Conducts new employee training and orientation. Participates in departmental and team meetings. The IC/NE is also a working RN and routinely and personally executes nursing care duties to ensure quality patient care and proper execution and documentation of the treatment plan.
Education: Degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or relevant healthcare degree licensure required or certified Infection Control Practitioner
Experience: Previous experience as an infection control practitioner preferred.
License: Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing
Additional Requirements: Member of APIC, participates in local chapter meetings. Completion of APIC's EPI intensive course. CPR certification and CPI (Crisis Prevention Training within 30 days. Completion of additional age specific training within 30 days. A strong knowledge of TJC, Medicare, OSHA, patient rights, and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities must be obtained within 30 days of employment. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime. May be asked to be available outside of regularly scheduled hours.
Full Time
$85k-102k (estimate)
04/30/2024
05/13/2024
selectrehab.com
FRASER, MI
50 - 100
1982
Private
$1B - $3B
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
Select Rehabilitation provides physical, occupational and speech therapy services to nursing facilities and care retirement communities.