Infectious Disease Control Consultant (Licensed RN)

Infectious Disease Control Consultant

Licensed RN

Who we are:

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 3200 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals Ohio Pharmacy Services and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus OH.

DBH Values:

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered Solution Oriented Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable Reasonable Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well get well and stay well. Join our collaborative service-oriented environment where you will be respected and valued.

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

What youll do at DBH:

As an Infectious Disease Control Consultant (RN) you will:

• Serve a fundamental role in providing prevention intervention and surveillance of infection or communicable diseases at Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (COBH).
• Strong knowledge of COBH procedures for responding to workplace incidents; knowledge of safety and prevention programs including infection control.
• Identify and minimize health and safety risks to patients and staff in hospital and community respond and report per policies.
• Work with hospital administration nursing leadership and physicians to in all matters related to infection control.
• Train and orientate new employees coordinate and instruct in-service trainings as needed for staff.
• Investigate evaluate and resolve problem areas concerns or reports of infection; document findings and respond accordingly regarding all infection control; review/monitor reports from nursing units for potential issues.
• Assist in developing and updating hospital-wide infection policies procedures and directives and ensures compliance with them.
• Serve as consultant for patient education programs.
• Conducts infection control rounds on every unit weekly; utilizes findings as training opportunities; documents and ensures correction of problems.
• Monitors sterilization and disinfection methods environmental conditions equipment and supplies which may cause risks.
• Manages hospitals influenza tuberculosis HIV and other communicable disease programs.
• Ensures all documentation is maintained in accordance with hospital policies procedures accreditation standards and governing agencies. Compiles monthly quarterly and annual reports.
• Maintains expected levels of competency based on current Association of professionals in Infection Control (APIC) recommendations/certifications.
• Provides assistance in the medical clinic as assigned including assisting physicians with histories examinations procedures and documentation.

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union) with a pay range of13on theOhio Health Care SEIU/1199Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm. Please note that this may occasionally require observation/surveillance during off shifts or during the weekend so schedule can be flexed when need and approved. This position is located within our Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare campus at 2200 West Broad Street Columbus Ohio 432232200 West Broad Street Columbus Ohio 43223.

What is in it for you:

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website!

Our benefits package includes:

• Health insurance upon hireQuality affordable and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. For full-time employees the State of Ohio pays 85% of medical coverage premiums. Health insurance has low-cost deductibles (Single $400 per year Family $800 per year)!
• Freedental & vision and basic life insurancefor union members duringeligibility period. Click for more information
• Up to $1000 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $350 for spouse
• Up to 80 hours of vacation advancementupon hire; pro-rated for part-time positions.
• Guaranteed11paid holidays
• Paid Time Off vacation personal and sick leave included
• Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out option
• Childbirth/Adoption Leave
• Up to $3000 annuallyfor educational assistance professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness programNurse Corps Loan Repayment Program
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System:state of Ohio contributes 14% visit website for more informationOPERS
• Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings planvisitOhio Deferred Compensationfor more information

You also need to know:

• May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior
• Training development and certifications required to remain in the classification after employment
• Biennial renewal of licensure as registered nurse required

Current & valid license to practice professional nursing as Registered Nurse (i.e. R.N.) in Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code; 24 mos. exp. as Registered Nurse practicing in infection control in a population/community based setting to include both: analysis & interpretation of collected infection control data & investigation & surveillance of suspected outbreaks of infection; & at least 3 of the following: (i.e. planning implementation & evaluation of infection prevention & control measures; education of individuals about infection risk prevention & control; development & revision of infection control policies & procedures; management of infection prevention & control activities; providing consultation on infection risk assessment prevention & control strategies); 4 mos. trg. or 4 mos. public speaking/teaching techniques; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. computer operation.

-Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required but not for the mandated licensure.

Job Skills: Nursing

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Application Procedures

To be considered for this position you must apply online through this posting website (). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications experience education and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your addition see resume is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.

Background Check Notice

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process assessment &/or interview please contact Andrew Seifert EEO Program Administrator at or .

All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.