Infection Prevention & Patient Safety Coordinator

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Quality Clinical Coordinator to promote safety by applying evidence-based practices to prevent HAIs and patient harm. You will collect, analyze, and report infection prevention data, work with multidisciplinary teams, and support regulatory compliance.

This on-site role requires a nursing bachelor's degree, an active SC RN license, and strong communication skills to engage staff and leaders in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing and current RN license in the state of South Carolina.
• Previous acute care clinical experience.
• Attention to detail and follow up necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with patients, families, hospital staff, physicians, and community resources required.
• Must be able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Utilize evidence-based practices to prevent healthcare-associated infections and patient harm.
• Collect, analyze, and report opportunities for infection prevention and safety events.
• Evaluate patient care and hospital practices to ensure regulatory compliance and evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for performance improvement and implement plans to improve outcomes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

RN license in South Carolina

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Quality Clinical Coordinator to promote safety by applying evidence-based practices to prevent HAIs and patient harm. You will collect, analyze, and report infection prevention data, work with multidisciplinary teams, and support regulatory compliance.

This on-site role requires a nursing bachelor's degree, an active SC RN license, and strong communication skills to engage staff and leaders in performance improvement initiatives.