Coordinator, Infection Control NonExempt

The Infection Control Coordinator coordinates, implements and evaluates the organization's infection prevention and control program.

Reports to:

Market Director of Infection Prevention

FLSA:
Non Exempt

• Associate's Degree Nursing (ADN) Required or
• Associates of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred or
• Bachelors of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or Medical Laboratory Technician.

• Licenses:
  Registered Nurse or MLT/MT (ASCP) or MLT/MT (AMT) or MLT/MT (HEW) or CLT (NCA)
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Coordinates the development and evaluation of the organization's infection prevention and control strategies, policies, and planning.
• Collects and performs statistical analysis, interpretation and dissemination of healthcare acquired infection data, including risk assessment, surveillance priorities, and outcomes analysis.
• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
• Monitors local, state and federal regulations and ensures compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies' standards and requirements.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols. Assists with the development of educational resources and initiatives.
• Monitors research and developments in the field of infection prevention and control to identify best practices.

Populations Served

Adolescent (13 and Young Adult (17 to Middle Adult (30 years to Older Adult (>60 years)

Type of Protected Information Accessed:

• Demographic
• Clinical
• Complete Medical Record
• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure

While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

• Rarely Bending/Stooping occasionally
• Climbing rarely
• Keyboard Data Entry frequently
• Kneeling occasionally
• Lifting/Moving Patients rarely
• Reaching occasionally
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements rarely
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements frequently
• Running rarely
• Sitting frequently
• Squatting occasionally
• Standing frequently
• Walking frequently
• Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. occasionally
• Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. rarely
• Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. rarely
• Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking:
  Rarely Audible Speech frequently
• Hearing Acuity frequently
• Smelling Acuity rarely
• Taste Discrimination rarely
• Vision:
  Depth Perception frequently
• Vision:
  Distinguish Color frequently
• Vision:
  Seeing Far frequently
• Vision:
  Seeing Near frequently
• Biological:
  Rarely Biohazardous waste/ hazards occasionally
• Blood and/or bodily fluids occasionally
• Communicable diseases/pathogens occasionally
• Chemical:
  Rarely Asbestos or lead rarely
• Cytotoxic Chemicals rarely
• Dust rarely
• Hazardous Chemicals rarely
• Gases/Vapors/Fumes occasionally
• Hazardous Medication rarely
• Latex rarely

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people.

We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.