JOB TITLE: Infection Prevention & Employee Health RN

DEPARTMENT: NURSING ADMINISTRATION

EXEMPT FROM OVERTIME: No

JOB SUMMARY

Provides surveillance throughout Broaddus Hospital and Mansfield Place for infection control purposes. Identifies, investigates, and records data concerning healthcare associated infections. Initiates control measures as directed by medical management committee. Leads and implements the multiple facets of the Infection Prevention and Employee Health programs.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education: Associate Degree in Nursing

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Nursing

Minimum Experience: Experience as clinical RN

Preferred Experience: Experience in infection control & employee health

Preferred Certification: Certification in Infection Prevention and Control

Skills: Machine Computer

Telephone

Copier

Fax

Physical Demands: Occasional prolonged standing/walking

Working Conditions: May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases

Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases

Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances

Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness)

Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

Handles emergency or crisis situations

Occasionally subjected to irregular hours

Mission: To enhance the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time.

Vision: Our exceptional team will provide an extraordinary patient experience, compassionate care and clinical excellence.

Values:
Integrity
Commitment
Accountability
Respect
Excellence

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Work Schedule: Days
Status: Full Time Regular 1.0
Location: Webster Memorial Hospital
Location Of Job: WV:Webster Springs:Webster Memorial Hospital

Disclaimer:

I understand that this document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The statements in the documents are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

ADA DISCLAIMER:

This description does not state or imply that the duties listed above are the only duties to be performed by the positions incumbent. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities requested by their supervisors. All requirements are subject to possible modification to provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical or mental disabilities as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, the patients, or other employees.