Coordinator Infection Prevention

Job Summary and Qualifications

This position has oversight of the infection control program at the hospital and its campuses under the supervision of the IP Director. This includes management of surveillance, reporting, monitoring and education of all staff involved in these processes.

Essential Functions

• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in the area of infection prevention, control and epidemiology.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge and advances education, knowledge, and skills as they relate to infection prevention and control, NHSN public reporting and performance improvement.
• Responsible for development and implementation of Annual Infection Prevention and Control Plan based on recommendations from and approval of Infection Control Committee.
• Reviews, assesses and investigates lab data relative to infection rates, sources, and trends associated with specific objectives as determined by the Infection Prevention Committee.
• Works collaboratively with all hospital departments to develop, maintain, revise and enforce infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Works with Materials Management and all Department Managers to devise more efficient, reliable and cost-effective ways to ensure the integrity of infection prevention activities and safety of the patients and staff.
• Responsible for the agenda, Infection Prevention reports and introduction of business at the Infection Prevention Committee meetings.
• Serves as liaison for the Infection Prevention Committee with hospital committees and departments.
• Serves as liaison for the public health department in the reporting and follow-up of “Reportable Communicable Disease”.
• Assists in the planning and presentation of orientation and in-service training programs for hospital staff and physicians.
• Keeps abreast of all developments in infection control and conveys this information to the involved departments, committees, and administration.
• Works collaboratively with Employee Health on preventive actions and monitoring of staff to exposures of infectious diseases.
• Participates and supports community education.
• Makes rounds and establishes contact with nursing units, endoscopy and other departmental staff, to determine problem areas, policy compliance and informational needs.
• Works collaboratively with Director of Plant Operations to ensure patient and staff safety during construction projects by minimizing potential exposure.
• Completes work within appropriate time frame.
• Demonstrates ability to set priorities.
• Is knowledgeable of and performs well in stress and emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (APRN) or (RN)
• No travel required

Benefits

HCA Florida Capital Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. HCA Florida Capital Hospital is your one-stop solution for all your healthcare needs. We are an accredited healthcare facility with over 1,400 skilled employees and 500+ experienced providers. Our 288-bed, acute-care hospital provides 24/7 Emergency Services in Leon and Gadsden Counties. Our facilities include a state-of-the-art Behavioral Health Center, Cancer Center, Chest Pain Center w/PCI-Resuscitation, Family Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Imaging Services, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Orthopedic/Spine Center, Physical Therapy Services, Rehabilitation Center, Stroke Center, Surgical Services, Surgical Weight Loss Center, Network-of-Care Affiliated Physician Practices, and much more. Trust us to give you compassionate care and exceptional service. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Coordinator Infection Prevention opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.