Position Summary:Responsible for coordinating the Infection Prevention Program for Allegiance Health. Collaborates with hospital-wide leaders in the design and implementation of the infection prevention program. Ensures risk reduction through surveillance, control and prevention initiatives according to applicable state and federal regulatory requirements and accreditation standards for infection prevention. Performs risk assessments, makes recommendations, initiates action plans and facilitates ongoing evaluations to reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections and improve patient safety. Acts as a resource for current research, guidelines and expertise on infection prevention for the health system.
Minimum Education:Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, or Healthcare related field Minimum Work Experience:1 year of clinical experience, microbiology & infection prevention, or epidemiology experience required Required Licenses/Certifications:Certification in Infection Control or active pursuit of certification with intent to certify within the specified timeframe of APIC requirements required. Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:Demonstrated professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice, microbiology, epidemiology, leadership, performance improvement and research statistics. Demonstrates leadership ability, communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with physicians, management, staff, external agencies, patients and families on matters related to infection prevention and control Documented organizational performance improvement, biological safety or risk management activities. Analytical skills necessary to gather and analyze data, prepare infection prevention reports and recommend an appropriate course of action to reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections Computer skills including use of spreadsheets, graphics and word processing. Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, or Healthcare related field2-5 years of clinical experience, microbiology & infection prevention, or epidemiology experience preferred
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