Infection Control Practitioner (Full Time)
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: • Directs and coordinates the Hospital's infection control/prevention program. Maintains and implements infection control activities/standards as outlined by CDC, APIC, TJC, OSHA, State of Louisiana and regulatory agencies. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director of Quality and Safety RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: • Maintains a high level of awareness of Infection Control/Prevention principles and regulations. • Serves as a resource person for the Hospital. • Advises Hospital on methods of compliance with state and federal infection control mandates and recommendations. • Reviews policies and procedures for compliance. • Advises and consults with physicians, nurses, and hospital personnel concerning precautions to be taken to protect patients, staff and others from infectious disease exposure. • Maintains surveillance activities, systematically collects data and prepares statistical reports. • Aggregates, tracks, trends and graphs infection control data. • Investigates, evaluates, reports and assists in control of clusters or outbreaks of infections. • Advise Employee Health on investigation, testing, follow-up for employees who have communicable disease. • Conducts general orientation and on-going education in infection control and employee health issues. • Serves a liaison with the state and local health departments. • Monitors the health alert network, communicates with the Office of Public Health and participates in community drills and planning as related to Infection Control. • Monitors isolation practices and procedures. • Maintain current knowledge of federal, state and local regulations and ensure that the facility leaders are informed of appropriate issues; understand and comply with infection control, safety and OSHA procedures and regulations. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE • Primary professional training in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, or other related fields. • Minimum of 3 yrs. of experience as an RN or in a public health role preferred. • Prefer at least 1 yr. in Infection Control or additional course work or certification in infection control. • Certification by Association of Practitioners in Infection Control (APIC) preferred. • Current CPR Certification. • Computer skills to prepare reports. Physical Demands/Work Environment • Work requires a variety of physical activities such as standing, walking, bending, stooping or sitting for long periods of time. • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Experience Memorial is more than a slogan, its the care we provide our patients and its the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated. Apply tot his job