Job Posting
Infection Control/Employee Health Nurse - Quality
Position Description
The SLHD Infection Control/Employee Health Nurse is responsible for identifying, investigating, monitoring, and report healthcare-associated infections. They collaborate with teams and individuals to create infection prevention strategies, provide feedback, and sustain infection prevention strategies. The individual will also be responsible for all functions of the employee health program and for providing clinical employee health services at South Lincoln Hospital District. This position also serves as the Committee Chair for the SLHD Infection Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship Committee.
Desired Education, Certifications and/or Experience
Required:
• Qualified through education, training, experience, and/or certification in infection prevention and control (or ability to obtain such within 90 days of hire)
• Qualified through education, training, or experience in infection diseases and/or antibiotic stewardship (or ability to obtain such within 90 days of hire)
• Completion of the CDC Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training (https://www.cdc.gov/long-term-care-facilities/hcp/training/index.html ) within the previous 2 years or the ability to complete such within six (6) months of hire
• Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC) issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) or ability to obtain such within twelve (12) months of hire
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in healthcare
Preferred:
• Applicable healthcare experience, such as, but not limited to:
o Registered (BSN) Nurse with a current Wyoming license or ability to obtain such within 90 days of hire
o Experienced infection preventionist with prior work in a larger hospital system
o Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) with documented training in outbreak investigation
• Five (5) years of professional experience in healthcare
• At least one (1) year of experience working in a Long-Term Care facility.
Responsibilities / Functional Job Description
General: Performance Expectations
1. Responsible - works independently, in a safe and appropriate manner. Demonstrates both problem-solving and problem-prevention skills.
2. Sensitive - displays sensitivity to the needs of patients and co-workers. Demonstrates good communications skills and empathy.
3. Timely - recognizes time as a customer's most valuable resource and responds promptly to patients' and co-workers' needs.
4. Accurate - works carefully and precisely, with attention to detail.
5. Coordinated - organizes and delivers service in the proper order. Displays good organization skills and utilizes resources wisely.
6. Thorough - meets all the requirements of his/her position. Is able to evaluate and follow up on his/her services.
General: Standards of Behavior
1. Demonstrates a commitment to living the SLHD standards of behavior through exemplifying in action, a commitment to the values of SLHD, namely:
a. Innovation – continually seeking the latest advances in cost effective healthcare and customer service.
b. Compassion – concern for the individual, empathy for the situation, action to provide service
c. Integrity – doing the right thing; always.
d. Community – supporting, giving and acting to improve where we live, serve, and work.
e. Passion for Healthcare – fervently, avidly, and zealously seeking the improvement of human health
2. Displays this commitment to the standards of behavior through actions and words, by demonstrating the following behavior traits:
a. Adaptability – Responding resourcefully to changes in direction, priorities, schedules, approaches and responsibilities for the good of everyone. Maintaining a positive attitude when faced with a difficult or challenging situation and providing an uplifting and realistic outlook on the opportunities the future may present.
b. Communication – Listening attentively and seeking clarification, being friendly in words and actions, responding to others in a timely manner to ensure satisfaction, comfort and quality care. Utilizing AIDET and the promise to explain the experience the patient can expect, and communicate how the patient will receive excellent and timely care.
c. Professional Conduct and Attitude – Keeping personal conversations to an appropriate volume for the area I am working in, treating everyone in a courteous manner – rudeness is never acceptable, addressing conflict with others privately and respectfully and utilizing the appropriate chain of command. Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching, keeping frustration separate from patient care and professional activities, and recognize that patients are not an interruption, they are our reason for being here.
d. Commitment to Team Members/Patients – Assist patients in finding their destinations, walking with them when possible, interacting constructively with team members and supporting a blame free environment, recognizing there is no place for “it’s not my job”, finding the right person to support a patient or coworker if I am unable to support or help them. I will not spread negativity, being positive starts with me.
e. Personal and Career Development – Demonstrating a curiosity toward learning and practicing self-development. Supporting co-workers by sharing knowledge, expertise and encouragement to help them be successful in their role. Finding ways to improve the quality of my work even when things are going well. Seeking creative solutions to problems and encouraging creativity in others.
f. Sense of Ownership – Admitting and correcting mistakes, taking personal responsibility to help the organization to succeed. Ensuring cleanliness by maintaining a clutter free environment. Refraining from behavior or conversations that undermine the confidence of the community in our facility. Utilizing resources effectively and maintaining financial responsibility.
Role Specific: Work Role Responsibilities
1. Knowledge of state and federal regulations, policies, and procedures governing employee health and infection prevention.
2. Supports administration with employee health databases, maintains complete and accurate employee health records.
3. Responsible for policies and procedures within the organization related to infection control and employee health.
4. Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate the organizational infection prevention program.
5. As part of their responsibility for the Antibiotic Stewardship program for the facility, tracks applicable infections and their treatment and, with direction from the Antibiotic Stewardship committee, makes recommendations to the medical staff related to the care of these infections.
6. Submits required infection prevention, antibiotic stewardship, and employee health data and reports to applicable oversite entities such as the CDC and Wyoming State Department of Health.
7. Develop an annual surveillance plan based on the population served, services provided, and analysis of surveillance data.
8. Ability to establish and implement infection control and employee health orientation programs, alongside departmental directors, through the facility.
9. Coordinates the development and implementation of all employee health initiatives and programs, including the responsibility to track and coordinate Workers Compensation efforts and submit all applicable forms in a complete and timely fashion.
10. Provides consultation and education to staff, physicians, and community leaders in respect to Infection Prevention & Control
11. Coordinate with Infection Prevention and Control Committee to determine the direction of surveillance activities and actively evaluate effectiveness of the Infection Prevention and Control Plan annually.
12. Conduct risk assessments at least annually and as needed with consideration of populations, regional vulnerabilities relevant statistical data, and new and emerging infectious diseases.
13. Notify the County and/or State Health Department of any reportable diseases, adhering to all internal county and state procedures.
14. Develop and implement continuously improved patient care procedures and control mechanisms relating to the prevention of infectious diseases.
15. Utilize process improvement as a means of enacting change.
16. Collaborate with IT to create meaningful electronic reports to enhance infection prevention initiatives.
17. Ensure the infection prevention and control procedures meet CMS, county and state, APIC and CDC regulations.
18. Participate in infection prevent and control education of all employees annually, including classes in infection prevention and control practices and employee health.
19. Assists with health education for employees and potential employees. This includes teaching and proctoring SLHD-sponsored Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) courses when requested by administration if the individual in this position holds the required credentials and experience to do so.
20. Coordinate the provision of employee vaccination and other employee health clinics. Maintains accurate employee health records.
21. Serves as the Committee Chair for the SLHD Infection Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship Committee.
22. Performs other duties as assigned.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
1. BLS & ACLS certification (required)
2. Ability to handle stressful situations and react appropriately
3. Ability to maintain a driver’s license and ability to travel distances for multiple days as necessary
4. Ability to exercise good judgement in appraising situations and making decisions
5. Ability to work and interact effectively and positively with other staff members to build and enhance teamwork across SLMC departments
6. Ability to communicate to complete responsibilities effectively
7. Ability to see to use computer efficiently and read computer reports and correspondence
8. Skill in accuracy and attention to detail
9. Ability to perform public relations and public speaking in a professional manner
10. Ability to maintain confidentiality
11. Ability to read, write legibly and calculate mathematical figures
12. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables
13. Ability to work with, lead and supervise others
14. Ability to manage multiple assignments/projects; meet timelines and prioritize responsibility
15. High proficiency with Microsoft office products (excel, word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Equal Employment Opportunity
South Lincoln Medical Center will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Contact Information
Nicole Micheli-Cowley - HR Business Partner
HR
Email: ncowley@slhd.org
Phone: 3072564367 |
