Infection Prevention Officer

This position is contingent on contract award.

International Health and Medical Services is looking for an experienced Infection Control Officer to develop implement and monitor infection prevention and control programs within a healthcare setting. This role involves educating staff assessing infection risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to enhance patient safety and improve overall healthcare outcomes. 

Key Responsibilities

• Administer medications as ordered. Medications may be given via the oral subcutaneous intramuscular intravenous topical ophthalmic and other enteral and parenteral routes.
• Perform pre-screening and intake screening of patients newly arrived at the facility. Uses established intake tools for gathering subjective and objective data referring abnormal findings or responses to a medical provider dental provider or behavioral health provers as appropriate.
• Performs various treatments such as wound care vital sign checks electrocardiograms as ordered by a medical provider dental provider behavioral health provider or registered nurse.
• Collect laboratory specimens and perform point-of-care testing or prepare specimens for laboratory processing. Take appropriate action on lab results received.
• Respond to medical emergencies and render emergency care to stabilize patient and prevent deterioration.  Transfers patient to appropriate level of care.
• Participate in involuntary court-ordered care.
• Properly use equipment materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.
• Utilize telephonic interpreter translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands.
• Adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.
• Communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order to develop positive rapport with patients co-workers and other stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment. Navigate an electronic work environment including electronic health records web-based training and communications.
• Moderate proficiency in common Microsoft Office programs specifically Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and SharePoint.
• Have knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in all communications with coworkers and clients fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity.
• Complete required organizational compliance education including assigned requirements that are client-specified for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies. 

This list is non-exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above. 

Qualifications :

Basic Requirements/Certifications:

• Must have and maintain an unrestricted and current license as a Registered Nurse issued by the state licensing authority in the state where services are performed.  

• Work experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. 
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Employees shall have at least one year of general experience that demonstrates the following:
  • The ability to greet and deal tactfully with the public.
  • Capability of understanding and applying written and verbal orders rules and regulations. All personnel shall be literate and be able to interpret printed rules and regulations detailed written orders training instructions and materials and must be able to compose reports.
  • Good judgment courage alertness an even temperament and render satisfactory performance through knowledge of his/her position responsibilities.
  • Ability to maintain poise and self-control during situations that involve mental stress such as fires explosions civil disturbances and building evacuations.

Education Required:

• A graduate or higher-level degree bachelors degree associate degree or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Physical Requirements:

• This position is considered hazardous duty.
• Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance.
• Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile.
• Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds.
• Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
• Must have the ability to assist sick injured or aging patients or staff exiting the building (may require lifting dragging wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
• Must be able to see hear and smell with aids if necessary.
• Must be able to lift push or carry 30 pounds.
• Must perform the duties of my job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
• Average manual dexterity for computer operation.
• Phone or computer use for extended periods of time.

Other Special Qualifications:

• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must maintain current/physical residency in the continental U.S.
• Pass a medical examination conducted by a licensed physician within 30 days prior to initial assignment.
• Be a U.S. citizen or a person lawfully admitted into the U.S. for permanent residence.
• Have resided in the U.S. for the last five years (unless abroad on official U.S. government duty).
• Successfully engage in and complete a thorough Background Investigation.
• Poses or have ability to obtain required security clearances.
• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

Additional Information :

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicants background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographical market data. 

Benefits Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus.  International Health and Medical Services complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws 

International Health and Medical Serivdes is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal state and local laws. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time