Infection Control Coordinator - PMC Medical

Infection Control Coordinator

Location: Lansing, MI

Salary: 75k - 120k (depending on experience/may vary)

Length: Long-Term, Full-Time, DAY SHIFT

At PMC Med Staff, we partner with reputable healthcare facilities and providers to fill crucial roles in various specialties. Our commitment to both our clients and candidates ensures a seamless and mutually beneficial placement process. We understand the demands of the healthcare profession and are dedicated to finding positions that align with your career goals and preferences.

Responsibilities:

Minimum of one year clinical experience required.

Day Shift Available

Infection Control experience is strongly preferred.

Demonstrates a clear working knowledge of basic infection control and prevention practices as set forth by OSHA, MDCH, CDC, APIC, and The Joint Commission regulations.

Collects, review, analyzes and interprets surveillance data and recommends appropriate actions to clinicians and infection control department targeted to reduce or eliminate infectious risk in patients and staff.

Conducts investigations which include interviewing, assessing, reasoning, follow-up and report suspected infectious outbreaks. Conducts activities related to exposure of patients and employees to communicable diseases. Assesses positive cultures, including but not limited to; blood, urine, wound, stool.

Properly classifies as hospital acquired or community acquired through concurrent or retrospective review of the patient charts and reports to regulatory bodies as required.

Develops, reviews, evaluates, and implements infection control policies and procedures to improve quality of care and meet or exceed current recommended guidelines.

Provides education, training, orientation and in-service related to Infection Control for employees and other as necessary.

Provides infection control support to the Long Term Care units.

Collaborates and provides support to Employee Health.

Demonstrates job related aspects of patient safety to assure a safe environment, safe and effective use of equipment and technology, and decreased risk of potential adverse patient occurrences.

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care for patients when assigned to a unit.

Must be able to exercise discretion and independent judgement regarding matters of significance related to infection control.

Demonstrates the knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's and division's policies and procedures.

Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality statements, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

Education:

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required.

Unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the state of Michigan required.

Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred.

Certification in Infection Control (CIC) and completion of CDC’s or APIC’s Basic Course in Infection control preferred