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Encompass Health - Alexandria, LA
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Infection Preventionist / Employee Health Coordinator at Encompass Health plays a crucial role in ensuring patient safety by leading infection prevention efforts and managing employee health initiatives. This position involves collaboration with healthcare teams to implement and monitor infection control practices, ensuring compliance with various health standards and regulations. The role is designed for healthcare professionals passionate about making a difference in rehabilitation care and contributing to community health and safety.
Responsibilities
- Direct the managerial functions of the Infection Control Program.
- Assure compliance with CMS, TJC, CDC, OSHA, and other federal and state standards and guidelines.
- Analyze hospital infection data to identify trends, clusters, risk factors, and variances.
- Manage hospital policies consistent with applicable infection control guidelines and standards.
- Perform surveillance, analysis, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections.
- Maintain all appropriate employee health records and develop policies.
- Conduct in-service programs related to employee wellness.
- Manage the new hire employee health process.
Requirements
- CPR certification (ACLS preferred); Basic Life Support (CPR) instructor certification preferred.
- Current license or certification applicable to health-related field.
- Completed post-secondary education in a health-related field including but not limited to medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, public health, or biology.
- Demonstrated knowledge or job experience in Workers' Compensation law and OSHA regulations.
- Training in infection control and/or epidemiology.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred.
- 1 year experience in a clinical setting in field of practice.
- If Registered Nurse, CRRN certification preferred.
- Experience in hospital infection control practice preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in hospital infection control practice preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
- Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
- Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
- Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
