Job opening in a 100+ bed hospital, located in Western ID, along the Snake River and right on the border of WA, for an experienced Infection Control Coordinator to join their team. This position reports to the Director of Quality. The role does not require a RN.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Infection Control Coordinator operates under the direction of the Infection Control Committee and is mentored by an epidemiologist, Infectious Disease Practitioner, or an APIC Certified Infection Prevention Practitioner. The position is supervised by the Director of Quality, or designee. The role of the Infection Control Coordinator is to provide education, consultation, surveillance of infection control and prevention activities under the guidance of an infection prevention practitioner, Infectious Disease Practitioner, or an epidemiologist. The Infection Control coordinator assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures designed to improve patient care and safety through infection prevention and control. The Infection Control coordinator must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate and develop process improvements that will reduce harm caused by the spread or development of health care acquired infections including, but limited to, CAUTI/HAUTI, CLABSI, C difficile, MRSA, SSI, PNA, and Sepsis.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Knowledge in epidemiological principles, infectious diseases, and sterilization, sanitation and disinfection practices is necessary.
Requires a knowledge-base in adult education principles
Infection Control Practitioner Certification (CIC) is required within 6 months of hired date. Upon completion of this certification, this role will be re-aligned as an Infection Control Practitioner.
With warm weather and mild winters, this area has more sunny days than almost any other place in the Northwest! Recreational opportunities abound, from premiere waterskiing, jet boating, sailing, whitewater rafting, hunting, fishing, swimming, golfing, hiking and camping to shopping, family fun, and fantastic events. Miles of paved levee pathways follow the rivers for walking, jogging and biking. You can find some of the greatest fishing for salmon, steelhead, small mouth bass, trout and sturgeon. Snow skiing and snowmobiling are only a short drive away. Shopping in downtown provides many opportunities for antiques, art galleries, gift stores, viewing historic buildings and stopping along the way to dine at local eateries or to grab an espresso at the local coffee house. The mall houses a complementary mix of retail specialty stores, restaurants and service centers in a climate-controlled facility or head over to the Plaza for local retail chains such as Pier One Imports, TJ Maxx and Eddie Bauer.
Nearby Cities
Spokane, WA (104)
Coeur d’Alene, ID (116)
Missoula, MT (217)
Boise, ID (267)
Competitive Salary Range!
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