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ADVANCED Professionals Inc.

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Coordinator, Infection Control


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Category:

Infection Control Manager/Director

Location:

Atlanta, GA, United States 

Zip Code:

30322
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Employment Type:

Full time

# of Beds:

579
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Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Current licensure as an RN in the state of Georgia . Two years of recent health care experience (within the past five years) which includes one year of clinical infection control experience. Preferred Qualifications Certification in Infection Prevention and Control preferred Addendum to Job Description ExceptionaI written and verbal communication skills essential. Must have strong interpersonal relationship and team building skills.

Job Description:

Assists in the continuing development, implementation, evaluation, and modification of the Hospitals and The Clinic Infection Control Programs. Consistent with Infection Control Department goals and objectives, coordinates activities to identify and reduce the risks of acquiring and transmitting infections in assigned focus area(s). These activities include problem identification and management, data and information collection, analysis and management, improvement processes, policy/procedure management, outcome evaluation and education. Communicates with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state and county health departments, other health agencies, medical facilities and practitioners for reporting and/or investigation of infectious disease cases/clusters, required agent and disease case reports. Participates as a principle member of the Infection Committee(s) and Clinical Pathway Teams and serves on other ongoing and ad hoc committees or task groups throughout the organization. Chairs Infection Control related working groups as required. Coordinates the development and periodic review of Infection Control related standards, policies, procedures, practices and guidelines for assigned focus area(s) including infection surveillance, isolation/precautions, prevention and control in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines. Institutes disease/agent transmission control measures as necessary. Participates in patient/family counseling as necessary. Communicates with all personnel and medical staff regarding the interpretation and enforcement of and compliance with Infection Control Program policies, practices, and procedures. Analyzes data to recognize potentially important relationships or patterns of infection and to detect significant variations in processes or outcomes. Supports and/or assists in research and related activities. May coordinate, support or assist in the design and execution of special studies and projects. Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Collects patient, laboratory, process and performance data and information. Ensures confidentiality, security and integrity of data and information are maintained. Prepares reports on infection control activities and improvement processes to meet organization needs and comply with applicable regulations in assigned focus area(s). Recommends changes in information systems hardware and software to improve internal and external reporting and data storage capabilities. Reviews and makes recommendations regarding selection of products related to infection prevention and control and current professional, industry and community standards and practices. Routinely assesses and investigates clinical infection and infection risks in concert with department objectives and assigned focus area(s). Conducts patient care practice and environmental rounds and recommends corrective action to administrative and management staff. Collaborates with Employee Occupational Health Services to identify and reduce the risks of acquiring and transmitting infections among health careworkers. Serves as the department liaison to individuals, programs, committees, functions, facilities, schools, industry, agencies and associations. Plans, conducts and documents formal and informal educational activities pertaining to infection control. Updates infection control materials used in the orientation of Nursing staff. Reviews,recommends and maintains infection control educational materials in the Learning Resource Center. Conducts patient and family teaching related to infection prevention

Job ID:

28085