Infection Control Registered Nurse (RN Program Coordinator)

LDH-Office of Behavioral Health; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Louisiana State Hospital in Pineville, LA seeks a Registered Nurse-Program Coordinator (Infection Control Nurse) to oversee the Infection Prevention and Control Program and related quality activities. The role coordinates discharge planning, QA, DRG coordination, Utilization Review, and support services across the facility.

Qualified candidates hold an RN license with relevant experience; the position emphasizes collaboration with CLSH/LDH and adherence to confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana RN license or compact license.
• Three years of RN experience or a relevant nursing degree with two years experience.
• Experience coordinating infection prevention and hospital-wide programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Infection Prevention and Control Committee activities and coordinate the program.
• Liaise with hospital departments and regulatory agencies on IPC matters.
• Monitor HAIs, POAs, and implement prevention strategies per guidelines.
• Maintain records of infections and oversee sterilization and disinfection processes.

Skills

Infection control

Nursing leadership

Healthcare surveillance

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Master's in Nursing or Public Health

Job description

CLSH MISSION

Strive to provide quality, person-centered care with focus on recovery and resiliency in a safe and secure environment.

CLSH VISION

Strive to be the best public psychiatric hospital possible

CLSH VALUES “I CARE”

I Integrity, C Compassion, A Accountability, R Respect, and E Excellence

Central Louisiana State Hospital

located in Pineville, Louisiana is seeking applicants for a vacant position in our Quality Management Department as a Registered Nurse-Program Coordinator (Infection Control Nurse) who coordinates facility wide programs which will include, but not limited to: Infection Control, Discharge Planning, Quality Assurance, DRG Coordinator, Utilization Review, and Support Service Review.

The Registered Nurse-Program Coordinator (Infection Control Nurse) plays a vital role for the Louisiana Department of Health in the Behavioral Health community by utilizing CLSH’s values and mission to deliver quality and effective care to our patients. The hospital is highly committed to cooperative work with other state agencies and with the state and regional mental health program to insure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.

This professional position is located in the Quality Management Department and is responsible for the oversight of the Infection Prevention and Control Program at CLSH. The incumbent must exhibit tolerance, courtesy, patience, and professionalism and adhere to confidentiality when speaking and interacting with patients, visitors, vendors, contract staff, CLSH/LDH staff, and any external partners at all times. The incumbent must utilize their work time effectively to ensure that essential tasks are completed and deadlines are met as required.

Possession of a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or a temporary permit or multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse plus one of the following:

• Three years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A bachelor's degree in nursing plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A master's degree in nursing or public health plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A doctorate in nursing or public health plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Acts as the Infection Prevention and Control Committee chairman and plans, implements, and conducts activities of the Infection Prevention and Control Program at CLSH.
• Provides the Infection Prevention and Control Committee and CLSH Administration with information about specific problem areas. Acts as a liaison between the Infection Prevention and Control Committee and all other hospital departments, as well as regulatory agencies, such as Public Health, CMS, TJC, and CDC.
• Conducts surveillance for Healthcare Associated Infections (HAis), Infections Present upon Admission (POAs), monitoring for epidemiologic significance and implementing preventative strategies and sound control measures supported by standards and guidelines.
• Reviews guidelines necessary for compliance with CDC, AHA, WHO, OSHA, CMS, and TJC recommendations and revised standards necessary for infection prevention and control program activities. Serves as consultant, when needed, situations that may compromise the health and safety of clients or staff.
• Establishes and maintains a record of all client infections and determines the prevalence of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAis) on a monthly basis. Ascertains the efficiency of sterilization and disinfection procedures used throughout the hospital.
• Conducts employment and annual tuberculosis screening and vaccination program for all CLSH employees, LIPs, and contracted staff.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probation, Promotion, Demotion or Transfer.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm

Compensation: Registered Nurse-Program Coordinator has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $3,129.60 bi-weekly.

In addition to the SER rate of pay/hour, this position receives

• Premium Pay of $10.00/hour worked
• Longevity Pay starting at an additional $2.00/hour worked, up to $5.00/hour worked

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.