RN Infection Control Specialist in Englewood

$ 60 / hr

Please note that this pay range represents a good faith estimate of the compensation that will be offered for this position based on the circumstances. The actual pay offered to a successful candidate will take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and other variable factors.

The RN – Infection Control Specialist is responsible for the coordination, development, implementation, and monitoring of an infection control program and/or employee health program. The RN – Infection Control Specialist is responsible for coordinating programs designed to detect, evaluate and minimize risks of acquired infections to patients, employees and visitors. The RN – Infection Control Specialist supports and acts as a resource to administration, medical staff, and all hospital or clinic services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Identifies and monitors specified infections and performs targeted surveillance

Participates in performance improvement programs as it relates to communicable disease and evolving pathogens

Ensures the surveillance, analysis and reporting of infectious diseases

Designs and implements plans of actions when epidemiologically issues are identified

Identifies and reports communicable diseases as required by state and local health laws and/or regulations

Responsible for drafting, reviewing, and evaluating policies and procedures as they are associated with infection control

Identifies, monitors and investigates outbreaks and/or exposures in facility

Measures outcomes to assist in determining improvements in processes associated to the prevention of infections

Recommends utilization of regulatory guidelines in order to comply with accrediting agencies such as the Joint Commission and Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Participates in infection control committees and/or other committees as assigned

Acts as a liaison with other departments to assist in reducing the risk of disease transmissions and improving infection control practices

Coordinates and handles program development and education

Participates in communicating information to all departments, as associated with infection control and prevention

Minimum Requirements:

Current licensures as a Registered Nurse in the state of assignment required

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Three to five (3-5) years’ experience in employee health or infection control preferred

Infection Control Certification preferred

Knowledge of state, federal and JC regulations

Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access preferred

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.