Infection Preventionist/ SDC

About the role

Are you a healthcare visionary dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of patients and staff? We are in search of an accomplished Infection Preventionist/ Wound Care Nurse to spearhead and optimize infection prevention measures while ensuring the vitality of our employee health program. Your meticulous approach, strategic insight, and commitment to excellence will be paramount in shaping a thriving and secure healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Craft and implement robust infection control strategies, aligning with evidence-based practices and regulatory standards.
• Employee Health Advocate: Oversee employee health programs, streamlining processes and ensuring comprehensive care.
• Quality Assurance Expert: Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
• Innovative Problem-Solver: Utilize your expertise to address complex healthcare challenges and implement cutting-edge solutions.
• Continuous Improvement Champion: Drive initiatives to enhance patient care, staff safety, and overall quality.
• Championing evidence-based practices and best practice standards in infection control.
• Developing and implementing comprehensive infection control and employee health orientation programs.
• Ensuring meticulous record-keeping and maintenance of employee health records.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to advocate for employee health and safety.
• Orchestrating employee health initiatives, pre-employment testing, vaccinations, and more.
• Coordinating the infection control program, conducting risk assessments, and notifying relevant health departments.
• Educating staff, physicians, and community leaders on infection prevention and control.
• Crafting and implementing policies