Infection Control Quality RN FT

Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Pinecroft

We are looking for a Full Time RN trained in hospital epidemiology principles who will be a team player in our Quality Services department. We need someone who has a lot of energy, enjoys customer service and performs well with minimal supervision. If this is you, we encourage you to visit with us.

JOB DUTIES SUMMARY:

The Infection Preventionist/Employee Health Coordinator is responsible for:

• The surveillance, analysis, and reporting of healthcare associated infections
• Educating employees about infection prevention and control
• The development of health system policies and procedures to insure rigorous infection prevention and control standards that meet Joint Commission, OSHA, Public/State Health Department, and Centers for Disease Control requirements.
• Promoting health and safety to all employees by facilitating an Employee Health & Wellness Program which includes disease detection, prevention, and treatment
• Following up on employee illnesses and injuries
• Conducting employee health screenings
• Promoting a safe and healthy work environment

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Required Skills:

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas.
• A minimum of three years of progressive clinical experience in a surgical facility preferred. Additional coursework or certification in infection control is preferred.
• A minimum of one-year experience with internal and external data management systems.
• Detailed knowledge of hospital organizations, committees, department functions, and performance improvement activities.
• Effective communication, organizational and leadership skills, independent decision-making, and ability to handle multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, CDC and TDSHS standards.
• Working knowledge of the developmental needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to use Excel to develop and maintain spreadsheets, dashboards, databases and graphs
• Working knowledge in areas of patient care practices, microbiology, asepsis, disinfection/sterilization, adult education, infectious diseases, communication, program administration and epidemiology.
• Ability to develop and maintain an Infection Prevention & Control Plan that includes timely and accurate surveillance activities, investigation, reporting, action plans and education.
• Knowledge of Employee Health injury/exposure reporting procedures.
  
  North Central is committed to providing clinical excellence in a safe, attractive environment for our community. We are proud that many of the physicians here have chosen to have ownership in this hospital. Their ownership enables them to have a voice in the administration and policies of our hospital. This involvement helps to ensure the highest quality of care for the community.
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