Infection Control Coordinator
Overview
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At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:
- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
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- Family-focused benefits
- Wellness incentives
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Description
We're seeking an entry-level Infection Control Coordinator responsible for assisting with the implementation, evaluation, and modification of the Emory Hospitals and The Emory Clinic Infection Control Programs. This individual will perform essential duties guided by the Infection Prevention Manager or designee that are consistent with Infection Control Department goals and objectives. This individual:
- Coordinates activities to identify and reduce the risks of acquiring and transmitting infections in assigned focus area(s). These activities include problem identification and management, data and information collection, analysis and management, improvement processes, policy/procedure management, outcome evaluation and education.
- Participates as a member of the Infection Control Committee(s) and Clinical Pathway Teams and serves on other ongoing and ad hoc committees or task groups throughout the organization.
- Coordinates the development and periodic review of Infection Control related standards, policies, procedures, practices and guidelines for assigned focus area(s) including infection surveillance, isolation/precautions, prevention and control in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
- Communicates with all personnel and medical staff regarding the interpretation and enforcement of and compliance with Infection Control Program policies, practices, and procedures.
- Analyzes data to recognize potentially important relationships or patterns of infection and to detect significant variations in processes or outcomes.
- Routinely assesses and investigates clinical infection and infection risks in concert with department objectives and assigned focus area(s).
- Conducts patient care practice and environmental rounds and recommends corrective action to administrative and management staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing OR have a degree in a health care related field (Public health, Clinical microbiology technicians etc.).
- RNs must have a current licensure in the state of Georgia.
- Will consider recent grads of MPH programs.
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required within 2 years of employment.
JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
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Are you ready to take your healthcare career to the next level? Join Emory Healthcare as an Infection Control Coordinator in the beautiful town of Johns Creek! At Emory Healthcare, we believe in inspiring our team members and providing opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. As an Infection Control Coordinator, you’ll assist in implementing, evaluating, and modifying infection control programs that are vital for the safety and health of our patients and staff. Your role will involve coordinating activities aimed at identifying and reducing infection risks, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and analyzing data to detect infection patterns. You'll also be a key member of our Infection Control Committees, ensuring the highest standards of practice throughout the organization. We offer a variety of benefits to fuel your career journey, including comprehensive health coverage starting from day one, student loan repayment assistance, wellness incentives, and ongoing leadership development. If you have a nursing degree or a healthcare-related field background and are eager to make a difference in infection control, we encourage you to apply and be part of something bigger at Emory Healthcare!
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