Infection Prevention/Employee Health Nurse

Encompass Health; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading national rehabilitation provider as an Infection Preventionist / Employee Health Coordinator. In this vital role, you will lead infection prevention efforts, ensuring the highest standards of care for rehabilitation patients. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient safety and health within your community. With a commitment to growth and inclusivity, the organization provides a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to enhance the safety and well-being of patients, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Qualifications

• CPR certification and current license required.
• 1 year clinical experience preferred, especially in infection control.

Responsibilities

• Direct infection control program and ensure compliance with standards.
• Analyze infection data and manage hospital policies.

Skills

Infection Control

Data Analysis

Compliance Management

Employee Health Management

Training in Epidemiology

Education

Post-secondary education in health-related field

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC)

Tools

Health Records Management Systems

Job description

Infection Preventionist / Employee Health Coordinator Career Opportunity

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie is seeking a full-time Infection Prevention/Employee Health Nurse. This position will work part-time in an infection prevention role and part-time in a nurse role.

Recognized for your Skills

Are you a healthcare professional deeply committed to patient safety? Join Encompass Health, the nation's largest inpatient rehabilitation provider, as an Infection Preventionist / Employee Health Coordinator, where your expertise will help ensure our patients receive the highest standards of care. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead efforts to prevent and control infections, collaborating closely with the healthcare team to implement and monitor infection prevention practices. Beyond a job, this is an opportunity to build a fulfilling career close to home and close to your heart. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of rehabilitation patients and ready to play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of care, join us in this impactful position contributing to the health and safety of individuals within your community.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits

At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

1. Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
2. Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
3. Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
4. Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
5. Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
6. A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Be the Infection Preventionist / Employee Health Coordinator you always wanted to be

• Direct the managerial functions of our Infection Control Program.
• Assure compliance with CMS, TJC, CDC, OSHA, and other federal and state standards and guidelines.
• Analyze hospital infection data to identify trends, clusters, risk factors and variances.
• Manage hospital policies consistent with applicable infection control guidelines and standards.
• Perform surveillance, analysis, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections.
• Maintain all appropriate employee health records and develop policies.
• Conduct in-service programs related to employee wellness.
• Manage new hire employee health process.

Qualifications

• License or Certification:
  
  
  • CPR certification (ACLS preferred); Basic Life Support (CPR) instructor certification preferred.
  • Current license or certification applicable to health-related field.
• Education and Experience:
  
  
  • Completed post-secondary education in a health-related field including but not limited to medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, public health, or biology.
  • Demonstrated knowledge or job experience in Workers' Compensation law and OSHA regulations.
  • Training in infection control and/or epidemiology.
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
  • Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred.
  • 1 year experience in a clinical setting in field of practice.
  • If Registered Nurse, CRRN certification preferred.
  • Experience in hospital infection control practice preferred.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.

We're eagerly looking forward to meeting you, and we genuinely mean that. Join us on this remarkable journey!