Infection Control Coordinator
COORD INFECTION PREVENTION (FT Days)
- LAS VEGAS, Nevada
Job Description:
Responsible for assisting with implementation and maintenance of the Infection Control Program’s hospital’s surveillance. Serves as a resource to all hospital departments, participating in identified projects or groups related to Infection Control.
The IP Coordinator role involves review of microbiology for surveillance per NHSN criteria, NHSN data entry and report analysis, environmental rounding on hospital units for compliance with hospital policy, The Joint Commission, OSHA, state and local requirements, and staff education to policy & procedures.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Education:
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Clinical Microbiology or other health related science required. Master’s in Nursing, Education, Epidemiology, Public Health, Clinical Microbiology or other health related science preferred.
Experience: Two (2) to five (5) years clinical experience in a health related field required. One (1) year experience in Infection Prevention or epidemiology.
Technical Skills:
Computer proficiency to include word processing, spreadsheet and database.
License/Certification:
Current State of Nevada License in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences or other related health science if applicable. Eligible to become certified in Infection Prevention within two (2) years of employment.
For more information Contact David at: 513-206-9881 or email resume to: DLutz@Acuitymri.com