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Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) · 1 month ago

Infection Control Preventionist II - ANMC - DOE

Anchorage, AK

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit organization focused on the health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people. The Infection Control Preventionist II is responsible for identifying, investigating, and reporting healthcare-associated infections while collaborating with teams to create infection prevention strategies and ensure compliance with health standards.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Promotes the ANMC philosophy, vision, and mission statement, and follows organizational and departmental policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of care

Adheres to regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards

Researches professional practice guidance in support of the Infection Prevention Program

Member of the Infection Control Committee (ICC)

Conducts active surveillance activities and participates in compliance audits and surveys

Performs active infection prevention rounds

Monitors availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) and negative pressure rooms

Audits compliance with cleaning and disinfection, reprocessing, and storage

Addresses concerns, educates patients, visitors and staff

Monitors hand hygiene and transmission based precaution practices

Communicates rates to improve compliance

Presents infection control data to key stakeholders and participates in quality improvement projects

Performs new employee orientation, updating educational materials

Provides instruction and resource support

Acts as the liaison and supports infection prevention programs statewide

Assists with employee health vaccination and testing

Conducts post exposure follow up

Applies work restrictions related to communicable and emerging infectious diseases

Conducts weekly Environmental Safety Rounds with the multidisciplinary team

Assists in correcting discrepancies and provides resource support

Plans and monitors construction activities and approves Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRAs)

Works collaboratively with managers and staff to maintain a safe and infection free environment

Collects and enters audit data

Consults with Infectious Disease physicians for complex cases, outbreaks, or other needs

Performs active prospective surveillance and conducts outbreak investigations

Conducts chart reviews and enters data for validation reporting

Utilizes the electronic health record and other programs to conduct surveillance

Applies the most current NHSN definitions and reports positive cases per mandatory reporting requirements

Reports infections as required per mandatory state reporting, following all HIPPA laws and regulations

Develops collaborative work relationships with other tribal facilities, state agencies, and other local facilities

Performs other duties as assigned

Assists with outbreak investigations

Performs data analysis and uses results to build action plans for reducing infection risk

Leads workgroups

Performs staff training

Reviews and updates policies and procedures, the annual infection prevention summary, risk assessment, and plan

Drafts and reviews policies and procedures by researching best practice recommendations

Mentors other Infection Preventionists, ANTHC staff and THO partners through education, research, publication, and collaboration, leadership

Assists with annual evaluations, fiscally responsible for department budget and annual budget planning

Consults with the Infectious Diseases Medical Director as needed

May assume responsibility and signature authority for the Director in their absence

Qualification

Infection PreventionData AnalysisPublic HealthBasic Life SupportCertification in Infection ControlAPIC Competency ModelAlaska Native CultureCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationTime Management

Required

Associates Degree in Nursing for Level I

BSN or Masters in Public Health or related-field required for Level II/Level III

Non-supervisory - Three (3) years of related work experience for Level I

Non-supervisory - Five (5) years of related work experience for Level II

Including Supervisory - One (1) year involving employee supervision for Level II

Non-supervisory – Seven (7) or more years of related work experience for Level III

Including Supervisory - Two (2) or more years involving employee supervision for Level III

Certification in Basic Life Support required

Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) for Level III

Preferred

Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CID) for Level II

Benefits

Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.

Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances

Discounted Pet Insurance

Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).

401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.

Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.

Eleven Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment

Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.

Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.

Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.

On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.

Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.

Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.

On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.

License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.

Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.

Emergency Travel Assistance

Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility

Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Company

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska.

Founded in 1997

Anchorage, Alaska, USA

1001-5000 employees