Infection Prevention Coordinator (RN)
UHS
Summary
The Infection Prevention Coordinator provides safe, competent nursing care and professional leadership to the healthcare team. They are responsible for implementing infection control plans, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with facility standards.
Job description
Responsibilities
The Infection Prevention Coordinator provides safe, competent nursing care and professional leadership to the healthcare team. They are responsible for implementing infection control plans, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with facility standards.
The basic purpose of nursing is to provide safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Additionally, nursing will provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.
Qualifications
- Per licensure requirement or equivalent experience.
- BSN Preferred.
- 3 years experience in an acute care hospital or in epidemiology.
- RN or other clinical license required.
- Obtain CIC within 3 years.
- Possess initiative to establish course of action for self and others to accomplish goals.
- In a collaborative approach, implements the plan and associated follow up to ensure success.
- Experience working in microbiology, epidemiology, process improvement, and/or clinical education desirable.
- Analytical skills necessary in order to gather and analyze data, prepare reports, and recommend appropriate action plans.
- Intermediate level skills in word processing, spreadsheets and other computer programs desirable.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
- Effective written and verbal communications skills.
Requirements
- Per licensure requirement or equivalent experience
- BSN Preferred
- 3 years experience in an acute care hospital or in epidemiology
- RN or other clinical license required
- Obtain CIC within 3 years
- Possess initiative to establish course of action for self and others to accomplish goals
- In a collaborative approach, implements the plan and associated follow up to ensure success
- Experience working in microbiology, epidemiology, process improvement, and/or clinical education desirable
- Analytical skills necessary in order to gather and analyze data, prepare reports, and recommend appropriate action plans
- Intermediate level skills in word processing, spreadsheets and other computer programs desirable
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
- Effective written and verbal communications skills
Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Career Development
- Flexible Scheduling
- Free CEU Courses
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Student Loan Refinancing
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.