Infection Control Coordinator jobs in Mississippi
Infection Control Coordinator monitors and investigates known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and contain outbreak. Reviews sterilization and disinfection techniques and recommends changes as needed. Being an Infection Control Coordinator provides related education to staff. Prepares simple cultures as needed for environmental and individual studies. Additionally, Infection Control Coordinator evaluates sterilization and disinfection methods and recommends changes as necessary. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Infection Control Coordinator contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be an Infection Control Coordinator typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Infection Control Coordinator jobs
Permanent RN - Infection Control
- North Mississippi Health Services
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Nettleton, MS
FULL_TIME
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North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Control for a nursing job in Nettleton, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Infection Control
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Collects, reviews, formulates, manages and executes plans for surveillance and infection control (IC) performance improvement activities based on surveillance data.
- Plans, implements, promote, and help maintain infection prevention operations; and ensure consistent practices are applied and executed for NMMC and NMMCI facilities.
- Achieves plans and goals by collaborating and sharing with the IC committee and staff.
- Operates independently as a The Joint Commission (TJC) team member for IC.
- Develops and reviews the infection prevention plans and program for NMMC and NMMCI and leads staff in improving infection prevention throughout the system.
- Develops and maintains, and in collaboration with leadership, oversees the implementation and execution of infection prevention and control policies, procedures, in order to create system consistency and to limit or eliminate practice variances.
- Collects and reviews clinical data to determine epidemiological significance of health- related infections. Clinical analysis is done in collaboration with the Medical Director of IC, IC Director, and Performance Focused Improvement Department team members in preparing IC reports for the infection control committee and disseminates reports to appropriate areas.
- Supplies IC Director with data to prepare reports for the IC Committee and disseminates reports to appropriate areas. Reports all required reportable diseases to the State Board of Health from appropriate areas.
- Ensures all system wide reporting of state _and federal regulatory and accrediting agency requirements._
- Coordinates with other all NMHS areas such as Employee Health, Safety, Long Term Care Facilities, etc. and other external agencies as needed.
- Collaborates with Employee Health regarding employee issues related to IC
- In collaboration with the IC director and the IC Medical Director gives direction in the emergency planning for infection prevention and control.
- Ensures infection prevention goals are strategically aligned with the Corporate Critical Success Factors
- Functions as a consultant with NMMC administrators, physicians, department managers, NMMC staff State Department of Health, Employee Health, Long Term Care Facilities, Family Medical Clinics, and the community hospital IC Nurses.
- Works with departments, to prevent Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) and to comply with all regulatory and accrediting agency standards.
- Serves as leader and consultant to all community hospital infection prevention programs and other NMHS areas upon request.
- Collaborates with the Medical Director of IC and the IC Committee for infection prevention oversight in designated areas.
- Formulates surveillance plans and infection control PI activities based on appropriate data.
- Leads and mentors others on identifying infection risks to patients and visitors throughout the hospital and system.
- Provides consultation advice on infection prevention program, practice, policy, and educational issues; assures IC training is provided according to policy and TJC requirements.
- In appropriate areas: provides education on issues and standards of IC and from the accrediting and state/federal regulatory agencies.
- Monitors compliance with TJC, OSHA and CDC guidelines.
- Also serves as an active member, educator and resource to numerous committees including, but not limited to, the IC Committee, Nursing Policy and Procedure, and Safety and Emergency Preparedness Committee when needed.
- Plans and provides education to patients and their family members/visitors who require education or have special needs related to IC.
- Makes recommendations regarding IC practices to all levels of professionals.
- Responsible for providing IC education for all employees, including new employees.
- Provides education and training and acts as an expert resource on IC issues and policies.
- Develops, maintains and evaluates educations programs, tools and resources for infection prevention.
- Ensures that evidence based practice are the basis and foundation of the infection prevention program.
- Recommends infection surveillance plans for NMMC/NMHS.
- Maintains constructive working relationships with physicians, professional staff at all levels, and other members of the health care team and collaboration with the Medical Director of IC.
- Assists departments in the infection control PI activities. Recommends plans of action for reducing HAIs in patients and visitors. Collaborates with Employee Health regarding plans of action for employees.
- Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing or healthcare related field required;
- Currently licensed as an RN, Medical Technologist, or Respiratory therapist; required.
- Minimum of 3 years in clinical field; required.
- Basic and/or intermediate APIC course completion highly preferred.
- Willing to obtain CBIC certification
- Strong teaching skills required
- Strong Computer skills required
- Excellent written and oral communications required
- Knowledge of financial aspects of clinic and payment reimbursements associated with healthcare related infections
About North Mississippi Health Services
At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.
With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you. - 2 Days Ago
Quality/Infection Control Nurse
- Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville
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Greenville, MS
FULL_TIME
- JOB SUMMARY: This Coordinator will establish, monitor and update the facility’s quality compliance program. This person will demonstrate knowledge and keen understanding of all applicable laws and reg...
- 4 Days Ago
Permanent RN - Infection Control
- North Mississippi Health Services
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Amory, MS
FULL_TIME
- North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Control for a nursing job in Gilmore Amory, Mississippi.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Infection ControlDiscipl...
- 5 Days Ago
Infection Control Nurse
- Chadwick Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
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Jackson, MS
FULL_TIME
- Infection Control Nurse APPLY today at: Chadwick Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC proudly serves our community's long-term care and rehabilitation needs. We are committed to providing loving exc...
- 8 Days Ago
Softlines Coordinator
- Channel Control Merchants, LLC
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Brookhaven, MS
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionWe are Channel Control Merchants, an extreme value retailer with a unique, no frills buying experience. We negotiate the best price on closeouts, excess inventory, customer returns & salvag...
- 1 Month Ago
Freight Coordinator
- Channel Control Merchants, LLC
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Meridian, MS
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionJob OverviewThe Backroom Coordinator works with the Store Manager to manage the backroom inventory and to prevent loss and protect assets at the back door.The Backroom Coordinator reports t...
- 28 Days Ago
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- OU Health
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- Billings Clinic
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- HCT Healthcare Transformation
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- HCT is seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist (RN) for an immediate need at a 100+ bed hospital in California. R...
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- Crozer Health
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Infection Control Coordinator - Full Time
- North Ottawa Community Health System
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Grand Haven, MI
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Infection Preventionist Manager (RN)
- Holy Cross Health Fl
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Infection Control Coordinator/Employee Health Nurse
- Tennova Healthcare - Jefferson Memorial Hospital
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JEFFERSON CITY, TN
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- 4/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Mississippi
Mississippi is bordered to the north by Tennessee, to the east by Alabama, to the south by Louisiana and a narrow coast on the Gulf of Mexico; and to the west, across the Mississippi River, by Louisiana and Arkansas.
In addition to its namesake, major rivers in Mississippi include the Big Black River, the Pearl River, the Yazoo River, the Pascagoula River, and the Tombigbee River. Major lakes include Ross Barnett Reservoir, Arkabutla Lake, Sardis Lake, and Grenada Lake with the largest lake being Sardis Lake.
Mississippi is entirely composed of lowlands, the highest point being Woodall Mountai...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Infection Control Coordinator jobs
$73,270 to $91,557
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What does an Infection Control Coordinator do?
Infection Control Coordinator in Augusta, GA
The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct our infection control program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern such programs, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Infection Control Committee to ensure that an effective infection control program is maintained at all times.
January 10, 2020
Infection Control Coordinator in Albany, GA
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Infection Control Coordinator in Fayetteville, AR
Assists in identifying, monitoring and controlling outbreaks of nosocomial infection among patient and hospital personnel.
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