Infection Prevention LPN, MLT or MT, Full time, Days

Education

Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN school of nursing with current AR licensure.

Training and Experience

• Three years’ experience in clinical practice.
• Experience in healthcare infection control, associate health, and data analytics desired.

Job Knowledge

• Understanding of the principles of asepsis, epidemiology, microbiology, the development of policy and procedures, patient care practices, group dynamics, and knowledge of adult education principles necessary.
• Basic understanding of regulatory processes and guidelines of Arkansas Department of Health, CIHQ, CDC, OSHA and other applicable regulatory agencies desirable.
• Knowledge of regulatory agency requirements such as OSHA, occupational health and safety practices, evaluate medical treatment for associate injuries, physical requirements of jobs, associate health issues.
• Competent in use of computers, especially Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Brief knowledge of Quality Improvement in the healthcare setting.

Safety Sensitive

Safety Sensitive: YES

In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and compliance regarding infection control practices and surveillance activities and infection control policy and procedures.
• Coordination and compliance regarding associate health issues, immunizations, TB skin tests.
• Develops and implements policy and procedures.
• Processes associate injury reports and Worker Compensation Claims.
• Prepares statistical reports, meeting minutes, orientation and in-service related materials and typing policies, procedures, and other related correspondence.
• Demonstrates the ability to compile relevant data sources into meaningful reports for use in PI and decision making by the Director and administrative staff.

Other Duties

• Supports the organization’s customer service strategy through communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintains flexible work hours.
• Able to lift 50 pounds occasionally.