Quality Improvement

CompHealth; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Schedule

Sign-on/Relocation Bonus

Job summary

CompHealth is seeking an Infection Preventionist/Quality Coordinator located near Jackson, Tennessee, offering a hybrid work schedule. Responsibilities include leading infection prevention measures and supporting patient safety initiatives for a long-established organization.

The role requires nursing credentials, infection control experience, and engagement with educational programs. The position emphasizes collaboration with CQO for the Quality/Patient Safety Program, ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s degree in Nursing (or healthcare-related field).
• 2+ years of infection control experience in acute care preferred.
• Current Tennessee RN license without restrictions (or health-related license).
• CPPS and/or CPHQ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate infection control measures as directed by the Infection Control/Prevention Committee.
• Assist with infection control educational programs for employees.
• Manage infection control/prevention program on a 24-hour basis.
• Support CQO and maintain Quality/Patient Safety Program in line with standards.

Skills

RN license

Infection control

CPPS/CPHQ preferred

TN license

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Job description

INFECTION PREVENTIONIST/QUALITY COORDINATOR needed 1 HR from Jackson, Tennessee!

Quick Facts

• Hybrid Schedule
• Sign-on/Relocation Bonus
• Minimum Associate’s degree in Nursing (or other healthcare-related field) from an accredited school
• 2+ more years of experience in infection control/prevention within the acute care setting preferred
• Current RN (or other health-related) Tennessee License without restrictions
• CPPS and/or CPHQ- Preferred
• Well-established FQHC with over 30 years in business

Permanent

Description

Under the direction of the Chief Quality Officer (CQO), the Infection Preventionist/ Quality Coordinator is directly responsible for initiating infection control/prevention measures as directed by the Infection Control/Prevention Committee; responsible for assisting with infection control educational programs for the employees; accountable for the infection control/prevention program on a 24-hour basis; responsible for Employee Health, and concurrent reviews of specific medical records. Also, in the Quality Coordinator portion of this role, this leader will work closely with the CQO to support and maintain the Quality/Patient Safety Program of the organization in a manner consistent with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.