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Infection Preventionist-Senior LCMC Health - 3.3 New Orleans, LA Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Qualifications Certification in Infection Prevention & Control EMR/EHR Bachelor's degree NHSN (National Healthcare Safety Network) Full Job Description Your job is more than a job The Infection Preventionist Senior is trained in infection control duties and will identify and control infections by applying preventive measures within the hospital and clinics. Improves compliance with infection prevention policies/standards/regulations. Supervises the work of associates provides trainings and guidance on infection control as required.

GENERAL DUTIES

Surveillance :

Evaluates hospital-acquired infection rates using a statistical process control methodology. Submits data to the National Healthcare Safety Network. Reports to public health agencies as required by law. Performs infection control environment of care (EOC) rounding. Develops, implements approved epidemiologic protocols for investigating, controlling hospital epidemics, other hospital-acquired infections and is responsive to unanticipated exposures and outbreaks.

Performance Improvement:

Performs an annual assessment and develops action plans from the prior year activities. Establishes, implements, and administers departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Participates in quality/performance improvement activities by assessing, monitoring, measuring hospital acquired infections and evaluating outcomes on a continuous basis. Assists in preparation of reports and statistical data for the infection control committee, medical staff committees, medical executive committee, administration, and other committees as needed.

Education/Consultation:

Plans, organizes, develops, and implements educational programs for all hospital employees including contract staff, volunteers, administrative, and ancillary services which convey specialized knowledge and skills to increase employee awareness of hospital acquired infections. Demonstrates techniques for avoidance and preventive measures to provide a safe environment for hospital employees and patients. Interacts with physicians, nurses, department managers, supervisors, occupational health, and other professional/non-professional staff members to provide resource information, resolve infection control problems and identify new opportunities to improve service and reduce costs. Makes recommendations regarding construction, renovation, environmental rounds and assures compliance with national and/or professional standards. Triages infection control questions and issues where policies do not exist.

Policy Development:

Develops and enforces effectual policies and procedures for the department and hospital that ensures compliance with TJC, OSHA, CDC, CMS and other state and federal regulatory agencies.

People:

Utilizes innovative teaching methods to educate and provide guidance to all levels of personnel on infection prevention methods. Provides guidance and supervision to associate team members.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

1 year of previous infection control experience in a clinical setting.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Bachelor's Degree in nursing or health-related science field.

Required:

Enrollment in a Master's program (MSN, MHA, MPH, etc.) within the first year of hire and completion of Master's within 3 years.

Preferred:

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LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Certification Name:

Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC)

Required Issuer:

Association for Professionals in

Infection Control and Epidemiology Licensure Speciality:

Certification Entity:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Specialized training and a basic knowledge of infection control principles, practices, infection prevention & control standards and epidemiological principles. Familiarity with NHSN requirements is essential. Maintains state license and continuing education requirements commiserate with position. Must have strong familiarity navigating the electronic medical record. Previous experience with Epic preferred.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Sedentary :

Very light physical requirements- Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (occasionally means activity or conditions exist up to 1/3 of the work day), and/or, a negligible amount of force frequently (frequently means activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the work day) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

WORK SHIFT

Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.