What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Prevention Specialist Coordinator / REGISTERED NURSE / RN / position at Premier Health Partners?
Position: Infection Prevention Specialist Coordinator-RN
Department: PHP Infection Prevention
Shift: 7AM-3:30PM
Facility: Miami Valley Hospital/ Will cover all hospitals
The Infection Prevention Specialist Coordinator is responsible for alignment of the infection prevention program’s goals with the system/organizational strategic priorities and annual operating plan. The role is developed from the needs of the entire Premier Partners system and hospital community to reduce the risk of infection for patients, all staff and visitors. The IPC collaborates with persons administratively and clinically responsible for inpatient and outpatient departments as well as non-patient care support areas based on interpretation and evaluation of CMS, CDC, OSHA, ODH, APIC, TJC, and EPA guidelines, standards and/or regulations or other standards related to infection control and epidemiology.
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree
Additional Requirements
Type of degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Current State of Ohio licensure as Registered Nurse
Certification in Infection Control strongly preferred (upon hire) or completed within 3 years from date in position or as outlined in MOU.
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: 3 - 5 years of job related experience
Preferred experience: Two years of experience in the specialty of infection control is preferred
Other experience requirements: Three years clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting required
Knowledge/Skills
Department: PHP Infection Prevention
Shift: 7AM-3:30PM
Facility: Miami Valley Hospital/ Will cover all hospitals
The Infection Prevention Specialist Coordinator is responsible for alignment of the infection prevention program’s goals with the system/organizational strategic priorities and annual operating plan. The role is developed from the needs of the entire Premier Partners system and hospital community to reduce the risk of infection for patients, all staff and visitors. The IPC collaborates with persons administratively and clinically responsible for inpatient and outpatient departments as well as non-patient care support areas based on interpretation and evaluation of CMS, CDC, OSHA, ODH, APIC, TJC, and EPA guidelines, standards and/or regulations or other standards related to infection control and epidemiology.
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree
Additional Requirements
Type of degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Current State of Ohio licensure as Registered Nurse
Certification in Infection Control strongly preferred (upon hire) or completed within 3 years from date in position or as outlined in MOU.
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: 3 - 5 years of job related experience
Preferred experience: Two years of experience in the specialty of infection control is preferred
Other experience requirements: Three years clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting required
Knowledge/Skills
- Attendance at a basic infection control training course may be required when eligible.
- Skilled at using NHSN (CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network); ability to evaluate others performance. Possesses understanding of epidemiology and study design; can conduct basic cluster/epidemic investigations.
- Proficient in key clinical and administrative databases required for active surveillance (i.e. EMRs, lab systems, ADT, surgery systems, pharmacy and radiology information).
- Must have a nimble adaptive management style that can adapt to rapid change or shift in emerging science or regulatory requirements.
- Must be able to lead and facilitate multidisciplinary teams and provide consensus building skills as needed.
- Effective verbal and written skills are required. Has experience in presenting to large audiences.