Infection Control Coordinator/ Employee Health Nurse

KPC Promise Healthcare, LLC.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KPC Promise Hospital of PHOENIX is seeking an Infection Control Coordinator/Employee Health Nurse to direct the infection control program and oversee employee health activities.

The role requires an active RN license, clinical nursing expertise, and experience in infection control. You will coordinate data analysis, policy development, and education on infection prevention and risk management.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years as an RN with at least 1 year in infection control.
• Continued education in Infection Control/Epidemiology preferred.
• Basic computer skills; able to read, write English.

Responsibilities

• Direct the facility infection control program and outbreak prevention.
• Collect and analyze infection data; plan and evaluate prevention measures.
• Develop and revise infection control policies and procedures.
• Investigate suspected outbreaks and provide infection risk consultations.
• Oversee Employee Health Program, coordinate injections and health records.

Skills

Infection control experience

Communication skills

English language proficiency

Clinical nursing knowledge

Education

RN license

Nursing degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Infection Control Coordinator/ Employee Health Nurse

KPC Promise Hospital of PHOENIX: The Infection Control Coordinator is responsible for the direction of the infection control program. He/She interfaces with all departments/services and is responsible for identifying, controlling, and preventing outbreaks of infections in the facility. This is accomplished through the collection and analysis of infection control data; the planning, implementation, and evaluation of infection prevention and control measures; the education of individuals about infection risk, prevention, and control; the development and revision of infection control policies and procedures; the investigation of suspected outbreaks of infection; and the provision of consultation on infection risk assessment, prevention and control strategies. The Employee Health Nurse interfaces with all departments/services and is responsible for the direction of the Employee Health Program, coordinates the daily activities of the employee Health Department by tracking and notifying employees due for injections and other employee health requirements, administers and documents all injections given through the Employee Health Department, audits and maintains Employee Health files, and tracks aggregating data for numerous reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a current state license (RN, from an accredited school of nursing) and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the standards of the State Board of Nursing
• Three years of experience as an RN, with a minimum of one year of infection control experience, preferably in a LTACH
• Continued education in the area of Infection Control/Epidemiology preferred
• Basic computer skills with minimal guidance
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English, as well as possess good verbal and written communications skills.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical: Walking - up to 50% Standing - up to 50% Kneeling - up to 25%

Sitting - up to 50% Pushing - up to 25% Bending - up to 25%

Squatting - up to 25% Pulling - up to 25% Reaching - up to 25%

Lifting - up to 50 lbs Wrist/Finger Movements - up to 90%

Mental: Stress Level: High

EXPOSURE RISK: Category I - Jobs in which required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucus membranes or skin contact with blood, body fluids, tissues or potential spills or splashes. Use of appropriate measures is required for every healthcare provider in these jobs.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, MACHINES USED: Computer, Microsoft Office software applications, telephone, calculator, facsimile machine, copier, printers, miscellaneous medical equipment and DME

CERTIFICATIONS: BLS, ACLS Certification recommended, 'National Certification in Infection Control preferred