Infection Prevention Coordinator

Business: Boys Town National Research Hospital

$5,000 HIRING BONUS!

Job Summary:

In a career as a Infection Prevention Coordinator , you join us in providing life-changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you will oversee implements and monitor the Boys Town National Research Hospital (BTNRH) Infection Prevention Program and related activities.

Schedule: Full-Time, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday

Location: Downtown Clinic

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Plans, implements, and evaluates the Infection Prevention Program and its objectives. Performs an annual assessment and develops action plans from the prior year activities.
• Collects, prepares, and presents infection prevention information for the Infection Prevention Committee.
• Collaborates with Medical Director for Infection Prevention and serves as a resource regarding communicable diseases and the implementation of infection control policies and procedures.
• Collects, analyzes, and disseminates infection prevention data from surveillance activities; prepares statistical data to identify and analyze trends; recommends actions to improve performance.
• Develops, implements, and monitors compliance with infection prevention policies and procedures through on-site rounding.
• Directs the development, delivery, and evaluation of orientation, educational programs and/or e-Learnings related to infection prevention.
• Participates in product review/evaluation in relation to infection prevention/ employee safety standards.
• Provides oversight of the safety and infection control processes for new construction, renovation, modernization, and general maintenance.
• Performs and/or oversees daily surveillance for hospital acquired infections, e.g., central line infections, post op surgical infections, ventilator acquired pneumonia.
• Coordinates activities related to ongoing readiness with The Joint Commission standards, CDC, OSHA regulations and requirements of applicable local, state, federal regulatory agencies.
• Coordinates activities related to ongoing readiness with The Joint Commission standards, CDC, OSHA regulations and requirements of applicable local, state, federal regulatory agencies.
• In collaboration with the Nurse Educator, assists with annual competencies related to infection prevention
• Coordinates the pest management program.
• Provides back-up coverage for the Employee Health Nurse.
• Prepares, monitors, and addresses budget variance for assigned budgets.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing required.
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing required.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in clinic, ambulatory surgical, or hospital setting required.
• Possess a current valid RN License required.
• BLS certification required.
• Means of transportation between BTNRH sites required.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.