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CLINICAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST - INFECTION PREVENTION

Owensboro Health

Location: Maceo, Kentucky 42355
Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Non-Remote
Posted on: July 2, 2021
This job is no longer available from the source.
Full-time, Part-time
SummaryJob SummaryResponsible for oversight, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the infection prevention program. Job Responsibilities
• Coordinates activities and projects to meet organizational and regulatory agency goals and monitors local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintains awareness of current trends, practice changes, and research findings related to program.
• Collects, performs statistical analysis, interprets, monitors, and maintains records and data pertinent to surveillance.
• Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
• Reports surveillance, investigations, trends, and projects to appropriate committees.
• Conducts regular rounds of assigned units/areas for discussing, monitoring, and following the practices of infection prevention with team members.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates educational plans/programs and utilizes methods, measurements, and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals.
• Serves as an expert consultant for team members in areas of program development and clinical practice.
• Meets regularly with Infectious Disease physician and pharmacist to review antimicrobial stewardship practices.
• Identifies and reports communicable diseases and required by the state and local health department.
• Maintains, develops, and implements infection prevention policies that are evidence-based and meet regulatory requirements and hospital needs.
• Conducts and maintains a hospital-wide Infection Prevention Risk Assessment annually or more frequently as needed and/or required.Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire OR
• Master's degree or higher in healthcare related field required upon hire
• A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience required
• RN - If Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Nursing, Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire AND
• CIC - Certified Infection Control required within 39 months of employment in this positionSkills and Attributes
• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Requires a strong understanding of concepts, practices, and procedures related to process improvement, human factors, safety principles, and change managementPhysical Demands
• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Sitting: Frequently
• Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
• Lifting 25-75 lbs: Never
• Lifting over 75 lbs: Never
• Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying 25-75 lbs: Never
• Carrying over 75 lbs: Never
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Never
• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Never
• Climbing: Rarely
• Bending/Stooping: Rarely
• Kneeling: Rarely
• Crouching/Crawling: Rarely
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Occasionally
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Never
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
• Running: Never
• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Near: FrequentlyOwensboro Health Core CommitmentsINTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.