RN Infection Control Coordinator PRN

Longview Regional Medical Center is currently hiringRN PRN Days for the Infection Control department. Are you looking to join a hospital that delivers world-class patient care Do you enjoy working with people who truly believe in community If so you just came across the perfect place!

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

The Infection Control Coordinator is responsible for developing implementing and managing the hospital-wide infection prevention and control program. This role includes conducting active surveillance analyzing infection trends educating staff and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The Infection Control Coordinator collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to minimize infection risks and provides leadership in responding to emerging infectious threats.

Essential Functions

• Develops implements and evaluates a comprehensive infection prevention and control program ensuring alignment with hospital policies national standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts active surveillance of infections using a systematic approach to collect analyze and report data related to hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).
• Prepares and presents infection control data using graphs tables and other formats to communicate findings effectively to medical staff committees and hospital leadership.
• Uses benchmarks based on national standards to calculate and analyze infection rates identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Collaborates with departments and medical staff to develop and implement infection control policies procedures and protocols that reduce infection risks.
• Provides consultation and education to staff on infection prevention practices including hand hygiene use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other control measures.
• Oversees the employee immunization and TB skin test programs ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manages follow-up processes for staff exposure to bloodborne pathogens and body fluids ensuring proper documentation and reporting.
• Investigates potential and actual infection outbreaks coordinating with appropriate hospital departments and external agencies to implement containment measures.
• Partners with the laboratory to ensure timely reporting of infectious diseases to local state and national health agencies.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of infection prevention trends and regulatory requirements by attending conferences reviewing literature and participating in professional organizations such as the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).
• Prepares and delivers education sessions for staff ensuring awareness of infection control standards and responsibilities.
• Regularly reviews and revises infection prevention policies and procedures incorporating the latest national standards and recommendations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in infection prevention epidemiology or a related field required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in infection prevention practices epidemiology and data analysis.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements related to infection control.
• Effective communication and teaching skills to educate staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in using data collection tools and creating reports to analyze infection trends.
• Ability to respond effectively to infectious disease outbreaks and public health emergencies.
• Leadership and problem-solving skills to guide policy development and process improvements.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive health data.

Licenses and Certifications

• CIC - Certified in Infection Control within two (2) years of hire required
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure preferred

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S for any employer.

Who We Are:

Longview Regional Medical Center is your community healthcare provider a 224-bed facility. We believe in the power of people to create great care. Were 185 active physicians strong and quality-driven nationally recognized for chest pain and stroke care and dedicated to great patient service with multi-specialty clinical expertise. And we work hard every day to be a place of healing caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home. We pride ourselves in going above and beyond for our patients and for our community.

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