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Join Encompass Health, the nation's largest inpatient rehabilitation provider, as an Infection Preventionist / Employee Health Coordinator, where your expertise will help ensure our patients receive the highest standards of care. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead efforts to prevent and control infections, collaborating closely with the healthcare team to implement and monitor infection prevention practices.
Job Responsibility:
Direct the managerial functions of our Infection Control Program
Assure compliance with CMS, TJC, CDC, OSHA, and other federal and state standards and guidelines
Analyze hospital infection data to identify trends, clusters, risk factors and variances
Manage hospital policies consistent with applicable infection control guidelines and standards
Perform surveillance, analysis, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections
Maintains all appropriate employee health records and develops policies
Conducts in-service programs related to employee wellness
Manages new hire employee health process
Requirements:
CPR certification (ACLS preferred)
Basic Life Support (CPR) instructor certification preferred
Current license or certification applicable to health-related field
Completed post-secondary education in a health-related field including but not limited to medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, public health, or biology
Demonstrated knowledge or job experience in Workers' Compensation law and OSHA regulations
Training in infection control and/or epidemiology
Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred
1 year experience in a clinical setting in field of practice
If Registered Nurse, CRRN certification preferred
Experience in hospital infection control practice preferred
What we offer:
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families
Generous paid time off that accrues over time
Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education
Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans