Description
$15,000 Sign on Bonus
Kindred Hospital Lima is a 26-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located downtown Lima on the west side of I-75, with ease access to surrounding shops and restaurants.
Job Summary
Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immunosuppressed patients. Implements an effective hospital-wide infection control program in keeping with Centers for Disease Control (CDC), JCAHO, and other regulatory agencies. Directs all functions of the Employee Health program.
Essential Functions
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Develops, implements, and continually monitors the infection control policies and procedures for all departments.
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Implements a surveillance system for detecting and monitoring hospital acquired and community infections. Ensures compliance to regulatory requirements.
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Provides physicians and staff with updates of infection control policy changes.
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Investigates outbreaks or clusters of infections. Monitors, analyzes, and interprets bacteriology reports and infection statistics, recommends appropriate control measures to prevent dissemination of resistant microorganisms and pathogens.
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Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immunosuppressed patients.
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Participates in Infection Control Committees.
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Collaborates with local and state health departments in the prevention, control, and appropriate reporting of communicable diseases.
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Participates in ongoing infection control educational programs for employees, including TB, HIV/Hep/Universal Precautions. May educate patients as necessary.
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Acts as a resource person for staff concerning infection control.
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Undertakes regular infection control audits and appropriate follow up action where required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
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Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations and requirements.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
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Demonstrates good interpersonal skills when working or interacting with residents, their families, and other staff members.
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Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations.
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Must have good and regular attendance.
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Must read, write and speak fluent English.
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Approximate percent of time required to travel; 0%
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
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Bachelor's Degree in nursing or healthcare related field.
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Master’s degree in clinical specialty preferred.
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Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements.
Licenses/Certification
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Current State RN license required.
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BLS Certification required.
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ICP or related certification preferred.
Experience
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Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing.
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Experience in Infection Control with basic knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and infections, diseases, sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practice preferred.
