Coordinator Infection Prevention

COORDINATOR INFECTION PREVENTION (FT DAYS)

Apply for the COORDINATOR INFECTION PREVENTION (FT DAYS) role at The Valley Health System located in Henderson, Nevada
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Henderson Hospital is a member of The Valley Health System, an acute care hospital located in Henderson, NV that offers emergency care, surgical services, cardiovascular care, women’s health and maternity services including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, outpatient wound care and two freestanding emergency departments. Accredited as an Advanced Primary Heart Attack Center, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, and bronze-level Geriatric Emergency Department.

Honored by the Leapfrog Group as a Top General Hospital, a Top Teaching Hospital, and earned the “A” Patient Safety Grade. Named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Fortune and Premier’s PINC AITM.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Comprehensive education and training center
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies

Responsible for assisting with implementation and maintenance of the Infection Control Program’s surveillance and serves as a resource to all hospital departments, participating in identified projects or groups related to Infection Control.

• Assist with implementation and maintenance of the infection control program’s surveillance.
• Serve as a resource to all hospital departments.
• Participate in identified projects or groups related to infection control.

• Shift
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  Full Time Days
• Education
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  Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Clinical Microbiology, or other health‑related science required. Master’s in Nursing, Education, Epidemiology, Public Health, Clinical Microbiology, or other health‑related science preferred.
• Experience
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  Two (2) to five (5) years clinical experience in a health‑related field required;
  One (1) year experience in Infection Prevention or epidemiology preferred.
• Technical Skills
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  Computer proficiency including word processing, spreadsheet and database skills.
• License/Certification
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  Current State of Nevada license in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or other related health science if applicable. Eligible to become certified in Infection Prevention within two years of employment.
• Other
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  Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

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