Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator - Quality Management
Sky Lakes Medical Center
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Details
Posted: 29-Nov-22
Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon
Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on experience
Categories:
General Nursing
Infection Preventionist
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Required Education:
RN
Internal Number: 7490
POSITION TITLE: Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator
POSITION SUMMARY:
Is responsible for leading, planning, and coordinating all corporate-wide activities related to infection prevention and control including but not limited to healthcare-associated infection (HAI) surveillance, internal and external HAI-related reporting, creating and maintaining infection prevention and control related policies, and staff education related to infection prevention and control. Is responsible for leading, planning, coordinating and providing all Employee Health services. Provides back-up coverage for Clinical Risk Review Nurse. Reports to the Director of Quality Management.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Is responsible for administering the Infection Control Plan.
• Makes recommendations to management related to infection prevention and control and employee health practices.
• Coordinates the medical center’s response to clusters or outbreaks of communicable diseases.
• Performs surveillance related to healthcare-associated infections such as ventilator-associated events, central line associated blood stream infection, catheter-associated urinary tract infection, c. difficile infection, surgical site infections, and methicillin-resistant staph aureus infections.
• Calculates infection rates.
• Reports data and information internally as appropriate.
• Reports data and information externally as required including to the National Healthcare Safety Network and the State of Oregon.
• Develops and maintains infection prevention and control and employee health-related policies.
• Develops and provides education to staff as indicated.
• Participates in Medication Use and Infection Control Committee, Critical Care Committee, Environment of Care Safety Committee and other committees as appropriate.
• Maintains knowledge of standards and regulations related to infection control and prevention and employee health.
• Is responsible for compliance with infection prevention and control related NIAHO standards and employee health related OSHA standards.
• Provides vaccinations according to Employee Health standing orders.
• Provides post-exposure management per policy.
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
At least 3 years clinical experience. Current Oregon RN or LPN license.
PREFERRED:
Experience in infection prevention and control and Employee Health.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
Sedentary-light physical demand level capabilities required. Must be able to work independently as well as with coworkers, physicians and medical center personnel. Must be able to prioritize work demands, meet constant deadlines, organize time efficiently, and provide immediate response to changes in accreditation standards. Must have the ability to work in stressful situations.
Sky Lakes is a community-owned not-for-profit medical center in Klamath Falls, Oregon. We are one of the largest employers in the area yet maintain a familiar and friendly atmosphere on our campus. Our leadership is accessible and there are mentors and coaches among us. There will always be growth opportunities for employees, whether they seek it out or are simply learning new things on the job.
We take pride in our employees and the positive and supportive work environment they have created.
A Place to Learn: Active Mentorship
Sky Lakes values our employees' growth and look to provide learning and teaching opportunities. Sky Lakes is in partnership with Oregon Health & Science University to provide a family medicine residency program. We also offer a Nursing Graduate program for new nursing grads ready to start their nursing careers. Sky Lakes employs students furthering their education and department leaders provide opportunities for mentorship all over the medical center. Our workplace culture also fosters support and mentorship among staff.
A Place to Lead: Accessible Healthcare
Sky Lakes is in a rural area, but we have metropolitan technology. Our state-of-the-art ...equipment allows us to provide accessible healthcare to the people who live in our community.
We provide community centered healthcare and operate in a community focused on health. Klamath Falls recently became a certified Blue Zones community because of health leaders and resident’s hard work and dedication to community health.
A Place to Live: Small Town Feel
While the Klamath Falls area is sprawling, we do maintain the small-town feel. Everything is nearby and commutes are rarely longer than 15 minutes.The community in Klamath Falls is close knit yet not so small you completely lose your anonymity. The cost of living in Klamath Falls is comparably lower than locations with the same or fewer opportunities and services. Our schools are wonderful, and our community is safe.
A Place to Explore: Emphasis on Nature
In Klamath Falls you experience all four seasons throughout the year and sometimes all in the same day. This gives residents and visitors a plethora of breathtaking views and outdoor activities to do year-round.
In addition to all-season outdoor activities like hiking, waterskiing, kayaking, fishing, snow shoeing, hockey, and many others, there are many geographical wonders ready for exploring close by like Crater Lake National Park and the Lava beds, both of which can be enjoyed year-round. Klamath Falls is within a day's drive to the coast and Medford and Bend aren’t too far away either for fun day or weekend trips.
