AK - RN Infection Preventionist - $150 RATE

Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required. Flu vaccine required. The Infection Prevention (IP) Control Nurse is responsible for the surveillance analysis interpretation and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAI); monitoring reportable conditions educating employees about infection prevention; and developing health system policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection prevention and control standards that meet Joint Commission Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Centers for Medicaid/ Medicare Services (CMS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and other nationally-recognized agencies and evidence-based infection prevention and control practices. Ensures timely reporting of infection prevention and control measures and outcomes based on CMS requirements. The IP is responsible for providing infection prevention and control education to all areas of SEARHC. The IP assists in planning developing and implementing a comprehensive consortium-wide infection prevention and control program. Sets goals based on risk assessments evidence-based practices accreditation standards and regulatory requirements in collaboration with the Infection Prevention and Control Committee. Conducts evidence-based research to determine appropriate actions by collecting analyzing and interpreting data. Facilitates and supports the process of educating staff patients and visitors on matters of infection prevention and control. The IP works in collaboration with the entire Performance Improvement team and is cross trained to assist in the department s needs. The IP reports to and takes direction from the Infection Prevention & Control Manager. Job DescriptionJob Description Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the JobInfection Prevention and Control Program: Responsible for supporting the development implementation maintenance and updating of the SEARHC Infection Prevention and Control Plan and Program in alignment with all IPC regulatory agencies and leading practices. Appropriate policies and procedures are written approved and implemented that support the IPC program and initiatives using CDC OSHA FDA TJC and Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Collects trends prepares and maintains all infection control data and statistical reports and records providing appropriate reports as needed to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and other regulatory agencies. Provides support and resource assistance to all areas in the Consortium regarding infection prevention control and Serves as an expert for Infection Prevention and Control staying abreast of the most current literature and leading practices; facilitates and promotes IPC education and training of all SEAHC staff patients families and communities; maintains a strong working relationship with Public Health and other regional state and national entities to ensure up to date information is being distributed to SEARHC constituents. Conducts new and annual employee IPC orientation and and Teamwork: Serves as a role model and liaison for IPC to others; strives to maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders to ensure the best possible teamwork. Serves as a co-chair for the IPC committee and participates in other committees/teams as needed. Travel is required to various sites within SEARHC to assess educate and duties as assigned. Additional Job DescriptionAdditional Job Description Education Certifications and Licenses Required Current full unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license before start staff must have an active Alaska s degree in healthcare-related field of study (Nursing Public Health Epidemiology Microbiology or similar).Master s degree in healthcare-related field (MPH MSN) in Infection Control (CIC) required within 6 months of hire or when qualified to take the examination if Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) current within 3 months of hire and biannually school diploma or equivalent Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years Experience Required Minimum 3 years of acute care/infection control experience and/or data collection and performance improvement/risk management with basic statistics and epidemiological -Term Care IPC experience a plus. Knowledge ofWorking knowledge of epidemiology and infectious knowledge of project management and performance improvement of data analysis and statistics. Skills inAccurate precise and timely data entry and computer skills in MS Office and database applications. Ability toSynthesize regulatory requirements and evidence-based practices from a variety of professional and accrediting organizations and translate knowledge into policy implementation and staff appropriately with consideration of health literacy needs for specific audiences in multicultural programs and evaluate analyze trend and report data accurately and in a team environment and independently as a professional demeanor and communicate clearly with staff and leadership.

Shift: Will discuss at interview

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Infection Preventionist

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