Health & Infection Control Nurse

Employee Health and Infection Control Nurse

Shenandoah Community Health (SCH) is here to bridge the gap in healthcare access. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we tackle the challenges of cost, transportation, and language barriers to ensure everyone in our community receives the care they need. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including primary care for adults and children, women's health, behavioral health, and oral health.

Plus, we provide additional support services such as on-site pharmacy, labs, and radiology. Working at SCH isn't just a job; it's a chance to make a real difference in the lives of your neighbors. Join our team and become part of the solution!

The Employee Health and Infection Control Nurse (EHIFC Nurse) is responsible for promoting health and safety to all employees by carrying out the Employee Health and Infection Control Programs. The EHIFC Nurse interfaces with all departments and services to identify risk and prevention of outbreaks of infection in the organization. This role is responsible for the analysis of infection control data leading to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of infection prevention and control measures.

This role will develop, implement, and enforce infection control policies and procedures.

Employee Health

• Review all immunizations records for new hires to ensure they are current and assists HR with collecting the necessary documentation.
• Collaborate with HR on employee sharps injury for initial and follow up medical care.
• Maintain written reports for employee illness/injury related to sharps injuries or if provide any medical intervention for other injuries.
• Maintain accurate, complete employee health records and reports in locked secured location.
• Investigate exposure incidents, oversee post exposure evaluation, and follow up processes to recommend appropriate actions.

Administrative

• Participate in quality and performance improvement activities related to infection control or employee health concerns.
• Compile and presents Infection Reports to Leadership/Executive Team
• Order and maintain an adequate supply of all necessities for the employee health program.
• Attend workshops and training on employee health/ infection control and OSHA guidelines.
• Promote understanding and educate clinical staff on relevant SCH policies and clinical protocols.
• Implement program goals and policies that have been established for regulatory compliance and reports quarterly to Leadership.

Infection Control

• Coordinate and lead Infection Control committee.
• Serve as a knowledgeable and available resource on infection control practices and policies to patients, families, staff, and health system employees.
• Assist clinical providers with communicable disease reporting to appropriate agencies.
• Maintain compliance with national infection control standards and regulatory agency requirements.
• Implement and interpret Infection Prevention and Control goals, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and provide in-service and orientation programs related to prevention, control of infection, standard precautions, education of infectious disease.
• Report concerns on provider performance related to infection control practices & protocols directly to Chief Medical Officer.
• Collaborate with local health departments in conducting surveillance and follow-up of employee exposures to communicable diseases.
• Monitor through surveillance and inspections to ensure that proper procedures are being followed consistently and within quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Attention to detail, good follow-through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to cooperate and work with a team with clinical areas.
• Be knowledgeable of general infection control requirements, OSHA laws and regulations, nursing, and medical practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all organizational levels.
• Demonstrate organization skills.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proven ability to maintain confidential information.

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited LPN/RN program.
• 2 years direct nursing experience
• Currently licensed by the Nursing Board in the State of WV, VA, or compact state.
• Ability to perform with limited supervision and direction.
• Applicable certification or training on Tuberculosis protocols
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support.
• Infection Preventionist Certification (CIC, CBIC, IP-BS, IPCA, CDC) preferred.
• Working knowledge of occupational health nursing, principles, methods, ethics and techniques or Certification as Occupational Health Nurse preferred.