Infection Prevention Coordinator

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; Winchester (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. in Winchester, NV, seeks an infection control professional to support the Infection Control Program and surveillance activities, ensuring patient safety and adherence to infection prevention standards.

The role involves collaboration with hospital teams and participation in cross-department projects. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related health science, with 2-5 years clinical experience and 1 year in infection prevention or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Clinical Microbiology, or related health science required; Master's preferred.
• 2-5 years of clinical experience in a health-related field; 1 year in Infection Prevention or epidemiology preferred.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Valid license in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or related health science; certification eligibility if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation and maintenance of the infection control program and surveillance activities.
• Serve as a resource across hospital departments, participating in projects and groups related to Infection Control.
• Support infection control efforts, participate in surveillance, and collaborate with hospital teams to promote patient safety and compliance with infection prevention standards.

Skills

Infection prevention

Patient safety

Epidemiology concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing/Clinical Microbiology/related health science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Responsibilities

Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the hospital's Infection Control Program and surveillance activities.

Serve as a resource across hospital departments, participating in projects and groups related to Infection Control.

Key Duties:

Support infection control efforts, participate in surveillance, and collaborate with hospital teams to promote patient safety and compliance with infection prevention standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Clinical Microbiology, or a related health science required; Master's preferred.
• Experience: 2-5 years of clinical experience in a health-related field; 1 year in Infection Prevention or epidemiology preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• License/Certification: Valid license in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or related health science; certification eligibility if applicable.