Infection Prevention & Control​/Occupational & Environmental Coordinator

Education/certification:

* Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
* Current licensure as a Registered Nurse with the Hawai’i State Board of Nursing.
* Must be able to successfully complete the APIC Certification within 24 months of hire.
* AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to be obtained before hire date.  Skills/

Experience:

* One (1) year Infection Prevention & Control Experience or Occupational & Environmental Health/Employee Health experience
* Ability to work and coordinate responsibilities in a team environment, compile, code and categorize, or verify information/data.
* Ability to work independently, with good verbal and written communication, prioritization and organizational skills.
* Detail-oriented and capable of exploring innovative solutions to solve complex situations and address issues with appropriate course of action through the use of a combination of delivered and custom-developed tools.
* Computer knowledge with data entry and word processing skills.
* Experience documenting patient care in an electronic medical record.
** PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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* Education:

* Master’s Degree in Nursing  Skills/

Experience:

* APIC certification
* Previous PIC and/or OEH experience
* Proficiency with Google Workspace applications
* Proficiency with NHSN reporting
* Wound care experience
** EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, WORK AIDS USED
** Office supplies and equipment, including telephone, computer, ten key calculator and multifunction devices (MFDs).  Google’s G Suite, report writer and database software. Records, forms and reports.  Automated systems for data entry, order control and results extraction, reporting and documentation.
** CORE VALUES
*** Serves as the appointed Infection Preventionist for the hospital and the staff co-chair of the Infection Prevention & Control Committee.
* Maintains current, broad-based knowledge of pathophysiology and disease processes of infectious conditions represented in the organization.  Provides IPC support and consultation for hospital staff and leadership. Maintain knowledge regarding IPC-related regulatory/accreditation requirements and recommendations.  Updates IPC policies/procedures/guidelines accordingly.
* Partners with facility leaders, providers, local, state, and national agencies on activities related to infection prevention and control to ensure optimal care to all patients and their families.
* Implements, evaluates the effectiveness of, and revises the hospital’s IPC Plan, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, Hand Hygiene Program, and other IPC initiatives.
* Responds to emergency infection control situations throughout the organization, including infection control outbreaks.  May require participation in the Hospital Incident Command System response.
* Travel  to satellite clinics on O’ahu and Hawaii Island may be required.
* Performs audits and in-person IPC rounds to ensure compliance with infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
* Serves as the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Administrator for REHAB.  Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of required data to NHSN.
* Tracks and reports relevant data to the hospital leadership, Quality Review Council, Medical Executive Committee, and Hospital Board of Directors as appropriate.
* Works with department leadership and the Quality Review Council to develop and implement continuously improved patient care procedures and control mechanisms relating to quality, compliance, and infectious diseases.
* Implements, evaluates the effectiveness of, and revises the hospital’s Exposure Control Plan, Respiratory Protection Program, Safe Patient Handling Program, and other OEH initiatives.
* Serves as the Exposure Control Plan Administrator, Respiratory Program Administrator, and leads the Staff Injury Reduction Task Force.
* Refers employees to their primary care provider, urgent care, or emergency room, as appropriate. Coordinates return to work.  Collaborates with Human Resources and department leadership to accommodate any work restrictions.
* Coordinates workers’ compensation cases with employees, Human Resources, and REHAB’s insurance…