RN - Registered Nurse - Infection Control Coordinator

Position Title: RN - Registered Nurse - Infection Control Coordinator Department: Infection Prevention Job Description: General Description: Under limited direction, plans and coordinates the hospital-wide infection prevention and control program. Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Conduct and design surveillance and epidemiological investigations. Identify infectious disease processes and investigate, communicate and report as appropriate. Assist with the education of staff and patients/families on the prevention and control of transmission of infections. Participate in the formulation and revision of policies and procedures addressing infection control. Collaborate with Employee Health Department to prevent the transmission of infections and to manage exposures. Identify and implement infection prevention and control strategies. Compile and communicate information on the infection prevention and control program. Submit required data to NHSN or other regulatory agencies. Ensure compliance with state and local reporting of communicable diseases. General Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Education: Graduate from an accredited school school of nursing required. Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred. Experience: Five (5) years’ experience in healthcare or closely related field with experience in infection control prevention or surveillance or performance improvement to decrease hospital acquired infections or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Leadership experience preferred. License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC). Certified in Infection Prevention and Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology preferred. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Requires knowledge of the transmission and prevention of infection and epidemiology. Knowledge of performance improvement strategies. Ability to collect, analyze, and report data and to utilize information technology for data reporting and analysis. Requires analytical skills and the ability to interpret a variety of multi-disciplinary tasks. Excellent interpersonal and team work skills. Ability to manage stressful situations. Requires ability to lead teams and implement change. Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions. 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