Infection Prevention & Control/Occupational & Environmental Coordinator (RN)

About the role

The Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)/Occupational & Environmental Health (OEH) Coordinator serves as the hospital's Infection Preventionist and supports the Infection Prevention & Control Committee. This role develops, implements, and maintains infection prevention, occupational health, and environmental health programs to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the hospital's Infection Preventionist and support the Infection Prevention & Control Committee.
• Develop, implement, and maintain infection prevention, occupational health, and environmental health programs to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Monitor infection prevention initiatives, hand hygiene, antimicrobial stewardship, exposure control, respiratory protection, and other regulatory compliance programs.
• Conduct audits, infection prevention rounds, and surveillance activities to ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Track, analyze, and report infection prevention and occupational health data, key performance indicators (KPIs), and regulatory reporting requirements, including NHSN, CMS, OSHA, and DOH.
• Collaborate with physicians, leadership, Human Resources, Facilities, and external agencies to support quality improvement, patient safety, and employee health initiatives.
• Develop and deliver education and training related to infection prevention, occupational health, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in accreditation activities, emergency response efforts, process improvement initiatives, and departmental budget planning.
• Travel to satellite clinics on O'ahu and Hawaii Island as needed.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Hawaii.
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification prior to hire.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of Infection Prevention & Control or Occupational & Environmental Health/Employee Health experience.
  • Experience documenting patient care using an electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Strong computer skills, including data entry and word processing.
  • Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret data while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Nursing.
  • APIC Certification.
  • Previous Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) and/or Occupational & Environmental Health (OEH) experience.
  • Experience with National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) reporting.
  • Wound care experience.
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace applications.
  • Knowledge of infection prevention regulations, quality improvement initiatives, and healthcare accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Hawaii.
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification prior to hire.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of Infection Prevention & Control or Occupational & Environmental Health/Employee Health experience.
  • Experience documenting patient care using an electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Strong computer skills, including data entry and word processing.
  • Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret data while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Nursing.
  • APIC Certification.
  • Previous Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) and/or Occupational & Environmental Health (OEH) experience.
  • Experience with National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) reporting.
  • Wound care experience.
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace applications.
  • Knowledge of infection prevention regulations, quality improvement initiatives, and healthcare accreditation standards.

Skills

• Strong organizational, prioritization, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Drug, Vision and Dental Insurance.
• Inclusive plans for you and your family.
• Professional Development.
• Employer sponsored BLS renewal and continuing education credits are available through platforms like Healthstream, Dynamic Health and Medbridge (for relevant employees).
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Extended Sick Leave.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Life and AD&D Insurance.