Education – A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Biology, Medical Technology, Epidemiology, or Master of Public Health (MPH) is preferred. Associates degree in nursing or relevant medical field required.
Experience – Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in hospital or similar setting required. One year of Infection Prevention experience, preferred. Infection Prevention specialized training course, preferred, required after 1 year employment. Certification in Infection Control completed after 2 years employment, if not Certfied on hire.
Licenses & Certification – Driver’s license, State of Oklahoma Nursing License, if applicable. Documentation of Infection Prevention classes and/or certifications must be provided.
Due to the speciality training and nature of this position, classification of levels of responsibility and experience are defined as but not limited to as listed below. As the industry standards change, the classifications will be evaluated and updated as appropriate.
Infection Prevention Experience
3 -5 years, Basic (APIC) IP Class, CIC or other certification related to Infection Prevention
5-10 years, Advanced (APIC) Class, CIC or other certification related to Infection Prevention
Knowledge & Skills –
Identifying, investigating, reporting, prevention and control of infections and communicable diseases within the organization, including both healthcare associated infections and community-acquired infections
- Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with co-workers, medical care providers, management personnel, tribal leaders and the general public both orally and in writing.
- Skill in the use of a personal computer in a Windows environment, and other office equipment.
- Ability to work with others on an individual basis utilizing high interpersonal skills.
- Completes annual education requirements.
- Maintains regulatory requirements.
- Attends committee meetings as required.
- Professional knowledge of nursing care principles, ethics, intervention, practices and processes required to assess nursing needs.
- Skills in recognizing and determining possible causes for infectious diseases.
- Ability to develop, implement and evaluate a nursing education/infection control program.
- Knowledge of federal, tribal and state regulations regarding healthcare facilities.
- Skill in teaching and the ability to learn from others.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill in human relations, public speaking, organization and presentation to groups large and small.
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership, direction, and management in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the Ambulatory and/or Inpatient infection prevention program; safe & effective system for the maintencnce of a sanitary environment, as well as, the surveillance, prevention, control & reporting of infections.
Work is performed in a ambulatory, hospital and business office setting. There is moderate risk of exposure to infectious communicable disease, potentially hazardous chemicals, and biohazardous materials. Occasional travel may be required in the performance of duties.
Work is mostly sedentary requiring filing, operating office equipment, lifting boxes of files or forms, etc. Must be able to cope with constant changes in a sometimes stressful environment. May require some occasional driving.
Satisfactory job performance will be determined by successful execution of the following:
Collaborates with facility Leadership and healthcare providers responsible for inpatient and outpatient departments and services, as well as non-patient care support staff, i.e., Maintenance and Environmental Services staff. Assists with inservice programs related to infection prevention and control. Participates in the organization performance improvement program.
Serves as a principal member of the Infection Control Committee, responsible for influencing, coordinating, implementing, supervising and evaluating standards of care developed by the committee.
Monitors patient care activities to identify methods, techniques, equipment, supplies or new products which may constitute a risk of originating or transmitting infection.
Maintains, updates, and monitors incidents related to infections and communicable diseases, including healthcare associated infections (HAIs) and infections.
This serves as the designation of the Infection Prevention Specialist of the Muscogee Creek Nation and will remain in effect until vacated.
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