Infection Prevention Coordinator

Position Title

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

The individual in this position is responsible for the health and safety of patients, staff, and guests regarding identification and / or prevention of healthcare-associated infections and exposure to communicable diseases. The Infection Prevention Coordinator is also responsible for the health and safety of employees through utilization of OSHA standards and CDC guidelines.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, or in a related field is required.

Master's degree in nursing, public health, or in a related field is preferred.

Experience:

Two years of experience in infection prevention is preferred.

One year of experience in aseptic technique and data analytics is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is preferred.

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions or compact state licensure in nursing is preferred.

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of infection prevention and the practice of aseptic techniques. Ability to collect and interpret data specific to infection prevention. Demonstrated skills in interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships. Experience in teaching the adult learner.

Physical Requirements:

Administrative: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential function of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions: Repetitive movement of hands and fingers - typing and/or writing. Walking:  moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, sometimes for long distances. Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling or crouching. Reach with hands and arms. Frequent communications, verbal and written, and auditory acuity. Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. Cope with mental, emotional stress associated with this position. Operate Office machines properly and in accordance with Hospital safety standards. Perform light lifting (up to 15 pounds). Ability to work within deadlines with frequent interruptions. Ability to work in accordance with Hospital Safety Standards. 

Working Conditions:

Patient Care: Works in well-lighted/ventilated office/clinical setting. Subject to frequent interruptions. Subject to long hours, changing shifts. May be required to work beyond normal working hours when requested to do so, e.g., overtime, on call. Routine occupational exposure to infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, hazardous chemicals, noxious odors, latex, and/or musculoskeletal injuries. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed for instances of exposure to blood, body fluids and infectious processes, and are supplied by the hospital. Involved with patients, family members, co-workers, and visitors under all conditions, e.g. hostile and/or emotionally upset, disoriented or combative.