What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Control Coordinator position at Redeemer Health?
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SUMMARY OF JOB
The Infection Prevention Coordinator is responsible for the surveillance and reporting of nosocomial infections, investigation of infection or clusters of infections as warranted, microbiological monitoring of the healthcare environment and remediation as warranted, targeted education, consultation, administration and continued professional development. Under the aegis of the Infection Control Committee, the Infection Prevention Coordinator is responsible for monitoring patients with infectious diseases, detecting and tracking Hospital Acquired Infections and coordinating hospital-wide measures pertaining to Infection Prevention, including surveillance reporting, education and observation. The Infection Prevention Coordinator serves as an advisor to the Lifecare and Homecare divisions.
The Infection Prevention Coordinator routinely interacts with personnel from nearly all departments, especially those departments that provide direct or indirect patient/resident care or whose responsibilities impact on materials utilized by patients/residents. Educational efforts aimed at heightening awareness of nosocomial infection, how to minimize infection among patients/residents, and how to minimize occupational risks of infection are presented to employees as well as to more specifically targeted occupational subgroups.
CONNECTING TO MISSION:
All individuals, within the scope of their position are responsible to perform their job in light of the Mission & Values of the Health System. Regardless of position, every job contributes to the challenge of providing health care. There is an ongoing responsibility for ensuring that the values of Respect, Compassion, Justice, Hospitality, Holistic Approach, Stewardship and Collaboration are present in our interactions with one another and in the services we provide.
RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS
This position requires strong competence in the areas of patient care practices, infectious diseases, epidemiology and statistics, microbiologic practice, sterilization and disinfection, construction, emergency preparedness, education, employee health services, management and communication. Knowledge of budgetary matters and computer literacy is needed. Strong communication skills, both written and oral are necessary. The individual must have good problem-solving, organizational and interpersonal skills.
LICENSE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing and Registered Nurse licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Microbiology or Health-Related Field.
- Certified in Infection Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control. Certification to be obtained within 6 months of initial start date.
- Member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC)
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Redeemer Health is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination in employment due to race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability veteran status or any other protected classification required by law.