INF PRN-EMP HLTH-OP SERV MGR in Tylertown, Mississippi at Forrest General Hospital

Job Summary:

The Infection Preventionist performs under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing. The primary responsibility is to assure that policies and procedures are developed and implemented to prevent and control infections. The Infection Preventionist has the oversight authority for cooperating with departments in performance improvement activities. Other responsibilities include surveillance, analysis, reporting, and recording as well as setting standards and evaluating compliance for practices that are associated with the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections. Collaborates with clinical and non-clinical leaders and managers to implement prevention and control measures. Employs organizational strategies in a balanced approach that produces meaningful contributions to each element of the Formula for Success. Requires the promotion and adherence to the organization’s established Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with the patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.

Performance Expectations:

Performance expectations will be covered in the orientation to your job.

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of current regulatory standards and requirements of Infection Prevention and Control.
• Demonstrates ability to monitor micro results, follow up with physician and patient.
• Demonstrates ability to analyze data and identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrates ability to conduct compliance rounds to monitor compliance and provide feedback to managers.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with managers and staff, physicians, and Mississippi governmental agencies to report communicable diseases.
• Demonstrates leadership in disaster drills with an influx of epidemiology related illnesses.
• Demonstrates ability to perform duties of licenses during facility scheduling needs.
• Perform Annual Infection Risk Assessment for WGH and present to leadership
• Identify QAPI infection prevention data to collect, plan, and implementation thereof each facility.
• Infection Prevention Education Plan and Presentation for WGH staff annually

Employee Health Management and ensuring compliance of TBQF, Administer Flu Vaccine, and present reports to appropriate meetings, collects data for employee health plan and presents PI.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills:

Associate degree in nursing preferred, microbiology, or medical technology required. Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program required for nurses. Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.

Work Experience:

An individual with previous experience in the area of infection surveillance, prevention, and control is preferred. This person should possess a broad knowledge base and/or job experience in areas related to the application of epidemiological principles and infectious disease, concepts of sterilization, disinfection, sanitation, and adult education principles and practices related to patient care. Effective decision-making and communication skills are required. Minimum of two years clinical experience in an acute care hospital with two months of orientation to the position.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

• Licensed RN able to practice within the State of MS

Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below

• Basic Life Support

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Within 180 Days of Employment

Required

• NIH Stroke Scale

Within 1 Year of Employment

Required

• APIC

Within 1 Year of Employment

Required

Mental Demands:

Interfaces with peers, patients, public, physicians and personnel daily. Work subject to unanticipated interruptions. Data collection and analysis require focused attention. Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.