About this role
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JOB SUMMARY
In conjunction with the Infection Prevention team; develops; coordinates; implements; maintains; and supervises the infection prevention program under the direction of the Infection Prevention Manager and Patient Safety Director to prevent and/or control infection among patients and employees and to comply with requirements of government agencies such as: The Joint Commission (TJC); Center for Disease Control (CDC); Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); and the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
- Either a BS in Nursing; with current license to practice in state
- Or graduate of accredited University (with a major in Microbiology; Medical Technology; or Epidemiology) who has acquired specialized training in infection control.
Minimum Work Experience
- Minimum of three years experience working with infection prevention methods
Required Licenses/Certifications
- Certification from Board of Infection prevention within 3 years of hire; and maintenance of certification
- Registered Nurse or a graduate of accredited University (with a major in Microbiology; Medical Technology; or Epidemiology) who has acquired specialized training in infection control.
Required Skills; Knowledge; and Abilities
- Knowledge of TJC; TDSHS; and other regulatory standards and ability to interpret the standards
- Experience in project management and performance improvement activities
- Outstanding interpersonal skills; requisite poise; judgment; and trustworthiness to present the PI department to internal and external groups
- Superb verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to lead professional and nonprofessional staff
- Proven leadership and team building skills; creative thinking; and problem solving skills; ability to take calculated risks and to manage multiple and competing priorities
- Facilitates innovation and is able to motivate groups towards solutions
- Prepares cogent reports facilitating decision making.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data
- Ability to define study methodology manages projects and analyzes findings
- Knowledge of research and analytic techniques
- Strong computer skills are essential ???????
Designated Driver
- Yes
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- 1 - High Risk