Copper Springs East Infection Control Nurse

Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator

Protects patients, employees and guests from communicable diseases by directing and coordinating infection prevention and control program for the hospital.

• Directs and coordinates infection prevention and control program for the hospital.
• Assumes direct responsibility for infection surveillance, infection control reporting, and provision of infection control technical support and education for the facility staff.
• Coordinates the preventative and intervention measures as well as the tracking and reporting system associated with this effort.
• Compares laboratory reports with communicable diseases list to identify conditions that require infection control procedures.
• Advises and consults with physicians, nurses and hospital personnel concerning precautions to be taken to protect patients, staff, and other persons from possible contamination or infection.
• Investigates infection control problems and arranges for follow-up care for persons exposed to infection or disease.
• Instructs hospital personnel in universal and specific infection control procedures.
• Ensures that the facility meets infection prevention and control standards of all regulatory bodies by following the current guidelines issued by the CDC.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or relevant licensure required.
• Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing relevant to the state of the hospital.
• Member of APIC, participates in local chapter meetings.
• Completion of APIC’s Infection Prevention course.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.
• Completion of additional age specific training within 30 days.
• A strong knowledge of TJC, Medicare, OSHA, patient rights, and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Previous experience as an infection control practitioner preferred.