William Newton Hospital · 1 month ago
Infection Control Coordinator
Winfield, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWilliam Newton Hospital is seeking an Infection Control Coordinator who possesses knowledge of CDC guidelines and healthcare-associated infections. This role is responsible for the identification, investigation, reporting, prevention, and control of infections among patients and personnel, as well as developing infection control policies and educating healthcare staff.
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Responsibilities
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of complete infection control process in the healthcare setting
Demonstrates knowledge of and prepares statistics and other information as applicable to trending healthcare associated infections
Demonstrates understanding of standard and isolation precautions as set forth by the CDC
Attends continuing education programs and maintains current knowledge of all aspects of infection control
Demonstrates knowledge of microbiology, and modes of disease transmission
Demonstrates ability to teach principles and practical application of infection control to all levels of healthcare personnel in written or oral forms
Demonstrates ability to develop infection control policies and procedures
Develops, implements and maintains systems for identifying, investigating, reporting and preventing the spread of healthcare associated infections among patients of all ages and healthcare personnel
Reviews cultures and sensitivities reported by microbiology laboratory of patients and personnel to determine trends and origins of infections
Confers with staff nurses on all patient care units on a regular basis to determine occurrence of healthcare associated infections
Confers with medical and nursing staff to determine appropriate implementation of isolation precautions
Investigates infections, especially those occurring above established thresholds, and/or in clusters for each patient care unit
Initiates culture and sensitivity and/or appropriate isolation precautions when indicated
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors
Demonstrates appropriate choices relating to the financial cost of providing care for both the patient and hospital
Prepares for and conducts quarterly infection control committee meetings
Prepares appropriate reports to Performance Improvement Coordinator in a timely fashion
Assists with in-service education related to infection prevention and control house-wide
Completes required reports to public health organizations in a timely and accurate manner
Maintains accurate records of healthcare associated infections (HAIs) among patients and personnel
Monitors proper use of germicides, cleaning products, antiseptics and disinfectants in use throughout the facility
Monitors methods of asepsis, sterilization and disinfection employed throughout the facility
Reviews and/or revises all department policies and procedures related to infection control on a concurrent basis
Communicates infection control activities to Infection Control Chairperson, administration, performance improvement committee, medical staff and executive committee via the infection control committee minutes
Implements and conducts special studies when appropriate or requested by the infection control committee chairperson or administrator
Collaborates with the infection control committee chairperson to review and approve infection control manual policies and procedures at least every two (2) years
Based on studies which identify areas of improved patient outcomes, submits targeted surveillance indicators for infection control committee approval on an annual basis
Stays abreast of changing infection control practices and presents plan for compliance in a timely manner
Establishes effective interpersonal relationships with physicians, nurses and all other members of the healthcare team. Communicates in a manner that conveys mutual understanding and respect
Designs and implements new methods to improve the efficacy and outcomes of the infection control program
Qualification
Required
Licensed nurse or professional medical person with appropriate credentials in microbiology or related field
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of complete infection control process in the healthcare setting
Demonstrates knowledge of and prepares statistics and other information as applicable to trending healthcare associated infections
Demonstrates understanding of standard and isolation precautions as set forth by the CDC
Attends continuing education programs and maintains current knowledge of all aspects of infection control
Demonstrates knowledge of microbiology, and modes of disease transmission
Demonstrates ability to teach principles and practical application of infection control to all levels of healthcare personnel in written or oral forms
Demonstrates ability to develop infection control policies and procedures
Develops, implements and maintains systems for identifying, investigating, reporting and preventing the spread of healthcare associated infections among patients of all ages and healthcare personnel
Reviews cultures and sensitivities reported by microbiology laboratory of patients and personnel to determine trends and origins of infections
Confers with staff nurses on all patient care units on a regular basis to determine occurrence of healthcare associated infections
Confers with medical and nursing staff to determine appropriate implementation of isolation precautions
Investigates infections, especially those occurring above established thresholds, and/or in clusters for each patient care unit
Initiates culture and sensitivity and/or appropriate isolation precautions when indicated
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors
Demonstrates appropriate choices relating to the financial cost of providing care for both the patient and hospital
Prepares for and conducts quarterly infection control committee meetings
Prepares appropriate reports to Performance Improvement Coordinator in a timely fashion
Assists with in-service education related to infection prevention and control house-wide
Completes required reports to public health organizations in a timely and accurate manner
Maintains accurate records of healthcare associated infections (HAIs) among patients and personnel
Monitors proper use of germicides, cleaning products, antiseptics and disinfectants in use throughout the facility
Monitors methods of asepsis, sterilization and disinfection employed throughout the facility
Reviews and/or revises all department policies and procedures related to infection control on a concurrent basis
Communicates infection control activities to Infection Control Chairperson, administration, performance improvement committee, medical staff and executive committee via the infection control committee minutes
Implements and conducts special studies when appropriate or requested by the infection control committee chairperson or administrator
Collaborates with the infection control committee chairperson to review and approve infection control manual policies and procedures at least every two (2) years
Based on studies which identify areas of improved patient outcomes, submits targeted surveillance indicators for infection control committee approval on an annual basis
Stays abreast of changing infection control practices and presents plan for compliance in a timely manner
Establishes effective interpersonal relationships with physicians, nurses and all other members of the healthcare team. Communicates in a manner that conveys mutual understanding and respect
Designs and implements new methods to improve the efficacy and outcomes of the infection control program
Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean
Completes annual education requirements
Maintains regulatory requirements including all state, federal and CMS regulations
Maintains and ensures confidentiality of patient and employee related information
Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time
Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly
Performs staff in-services on infection control
Attends committee meetings as required
Maintains open lines of communication with all departments
Initiates duties, appropriate measures and sets priorities independently
Remains open to suggestions of methods to reduce the incidence of healthcare associated infections (HAIs) thus improving patient outcomes
Shows professional interest through attendance at seminars, continuing education conferences and involvement in professional organization
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (QI) activities
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
Communicates the mission, vision, ethics, goals and core values of the hospital as well as the mission statement of the department
Participates in community education relating to infection control
Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff
Attends committee, CQI and management meetings, as appropriate, actively participates in the department CQI activities
Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire safety and infection control
Effectively and consistently communicates administrative directive to personnel and encourages interactive departmental meetings and discussion
Preferred
Two years experience in clinical nursing preferred
Benefits
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus Available
Company
William Newton Hospital
William Newton Hospital is a not-for-profit community general hospital dedicated to providing safe and quality patient care.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kara Goff
Chief Financial Officer
Brandy Cuevas, MHA, RN
Chief Operating Officer
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