Director of Infection Control
Company: Knapp Medical Center
Location: Weslaco
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview
Knapp Medical Center is a 227-bed acute care, not-for-profit
hospital serving the Rio Grande Valley. Knapp Medical Center
provides a wider range of services including a 24-hour Emergency
Department, Orthopedics, Surgical Services, Women's Health Services
and Pediatric Services. We are Nationally recognized for our
Orthopedic Surgery, Maternity Care, Critical Care and much more.
Our awesome Culture is nurtured by excellent communication,
collaboration and engagement - our team members love working here
because we treat each other like family.
Responsibilities
The Director of Infection Control supervises, assesses, plans,
implements and evaluates the hospital surveillance,
prevention/control of infection management. Assists with policy and
procedure development and implementation while maintaining CDC,
OSHA, TJC or AOA HFAP/DHS/CMS and other regulatory agency
directives. Acts as a primary education consultant to hospital
employees, physicians, patients, volunteers and visitors in safe
Infection Control/Prevention practices. Coordinates all hospital
infection control activities and interventions with the Pharmacy,
Therapeutics, Nutrition and Infection Control (PTNIC) Committee,
Medical Staff and hospital employees. Responds to potential
exposures by communicating with patients, physicians, employees and
regulatory agencies. Supervises the Employee Health Nurse and
assists in coordinating the hospital employee health and workmans
comp program. Performs safety rounds of the physical plant to
ensure basic Infection Control/Prevention and safety practices are
adhered to in all hospital departments to maintain a safe
environment for patients, physicians, volunteers, visitors and
hospital employees. ICP Director will conduct and or facilitate
internal audits, reviewing supporting documentation, and appraise
preparedness of the other Infection prevention personal in the
hospital/ department. Required to work closely with colleagues in
producing information analysis for retro, concurrent, and real time
monitoring.
Education, Experience, Training
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited school with a Bachelors degree in
medicine, nursing, epidemiology, microbiology, public health or
other life science related field. Masters Degree Preferred.
If RN, then current and valid state Registered Nurse license.
Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Completion of Certified Infection Control (CIC) credential within
18 months of hire, preferred.
Minimum three (3) years of experience in acute care required.
APIC membership and attendance.
Desired expertise in microbiology, antibiotic usage, and clinical
practices.
Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) within 6 months of hire and
maintain current.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and do not
discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability,
race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other
protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for
the application process, please contact Human Resources. EEO is the
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