Infection Control Manager jobs in Louisiana

Infection Control Manager develops and implements infection control policies designed to reduce or eliminate outbreaks in the facility. Develops and implements facility-wide infection prevention and control measures to protect patients, staff and visitors. Being an Infection Control Manager monitors patient care for compliance with established standards and investigates known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control. Develops and provides related education to staff. Additionally, Infection Control Manager complies with state, federal and Joint Commission standards relating to infection control. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Infection Control Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be an Infection Control Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Infection Control Practitioner (PRN)
  • Lake Charles Memorial Health System
  • Charles, LA FULL_TIME
  • Infection Control Practitioner

    Description Of Position

    • Directs and coordinates the Hospital's infection control/prevention program. Maintains and implements infection control activities/standards as outlined by CDC, APIC, TJC, OSHA, State of Louisiana and regulatory agencies.

    Responsibilities And Duties

    • Maintains a high level of awareness of Infection Control/Prevention principles and regulations.
    • Serves as a resource person for the Hospital.
    • Advises Hospital on methods of compliance with state and federal infection control mandates and recommendations.
    • Reviews policies and procedures for compliance.
    • Advises and consults with physicians, nurses, and hospital personnel concerning precautions to be taken to protect patients, staff and others from infectious disease exposure.
    • Maintains surveillance activities, systematically collects data and prepares statistical reports.
    • Aggregates, tracks, trends and graphs infection control data.
    • Investigates, evaluates, reports and assists in control of clusters or outbreaks of infections.
    • Advise Employee Health on investigation, testing, follow-up for employees who have communicable disease.
    • Conducts general orientation and on-going education in infection control and employee health issues.
    • Serves a liaison with the state and local health departments.
    • Monitors the health alert network, communicates with the Office of Public Health and participates in community drills and planning as related to Infection Control.
    • Monitors isolation practices and procedures.
    • Maintain current knowledge of federal, state and local regulations and ensure that the facility leaders are informed of appropriate issues; understand and comply with infection control, safety and OSHA procedures and regulations.

    The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

    Education And Work Experience

    • Primary professional training in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, or other related fields.
    • Minimum of 3 yrs. of experience as an RN or in a public health role preferred.
    • Prefer at least 1 yr. in Infection Control or additional course work or certification in infection control.
    • Certification by Association of Practitioners in Infection Control (APIC) preferred.
    • Current CPR Certification.
    • Computer skills to prepare reports.

    Physical Demands/Work Environment

    • Work requires a variety of physical activities such as standing, walking, bending, stooping or sitting for long periods of time.
    • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Quality/Infection Control/ EH Nurse
  • Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe
  • Monroe, LA FULL_TIME
  • Freedom Behavioral of Monroe has an IMMEDIATE opening for a Quality/IC nurse for a 42-bed hospital! At Freedom, we put patient care first in all we do, and our people make that possible. We know that ...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Quality Assurance Coordinator - Infection Control Coordinator
  • Mercy Behavioral Hospital
  • Lecompte, LA FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking a meticulous Quality Assurance/Infection Control Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our products meet the highest quality standards ...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Quality/Infection RN Manager
  • Omega Hospital
  • Metairie, LA FULL_TIME
  • Are you passionate about healthcare and looking to start the next chapter in your career? Are you interested in a rare opportunity to reopen an established and well-respected hospital in a brand-new f...
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Store Manager
  • Channel Control Merchants, LLC
  • Bogalusa, LA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionHere is what we do: Closing the Loop with Channel Control MerchantsBenefit Highlights (2023 Benefits Guide )$42,000 per yearPaid weekly401k After 6months with 3% - 5% match15,000 Life Insur...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Store Manager
  • Channel Control Merchants, LLC
  • Amite, LA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionWeekly Pay$45,000-65,000 per yearDental, Medical, and Vision Benefits after 60 days of employment 401k program with a 3%-5% matchEmployee Assistance ProgramOn-the-job trainingOpportunities ...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Dietary Aide
  • ExcelCare At Wayne
  • Wayne, NJ
  • ExcelCare At Wayne - Excel Care is an upscale Nursing Facility located in Wayne, NJ. We are looking for a responsible Li...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Assistant
  • WestSide Dental Studio
  • Reno, NV
  • Job Description Job Description Looking for a dental assistant to join our awesome team. 6months to 1 year experience re...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Infection Control Coordinator/Employee Health Nurse
  • Hiring Now!
  • Jefferson City, TN
  • Monitors and investigates known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control. ...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Territory Manager
  • Accordance Search Group
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Exciting opportunity in med device/capital equipment sales! As Territory Account Manager YOU are the quarterback! Best-i...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Territory Manager
  • Accordance Search Group
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Exciting opportunity in med device/capital equipment sales! As Territory Account Manager YOU are the quarterback! Best-i...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse Manager RN - Infection Control - $3,638 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Host Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Infection Control Manager for a travel nursing job in Colorado Springs, Col...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Dialysis
  • Healthcare Facility
  • Woodside, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Dialysis Nurse Job Description Our State of the art Dialysis Center is seeking a highly ...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Territory Manager
  • Accordance Search Group
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Exciting opportunity in med device/capital equipment sales! As Territory Account Manager YOU are the quarterback! Best-i...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

Louisiana is bordered to the west by Texas; to the north by Arkansas; to the east by Mississippi; and to the south by the Gulf of Mexico. The state may properly be divided into two parts, the uplands of the north, and the alluvial along the coast. The alluvial region includes low swamp lands, coastal marshlands and beaches, and barrier islands that cover about 20,000 square miles (52,000 km2). This area lies principally along the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River, which traverses the state from north to south for a distance of about 600 mi (970 km)) and empties into the Gulf of Mexico; ...
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Income Estimation for Infection Control Manager jobs
$101,258 to $132,434

Infection Control Manager in San Bernardino, CA
The post holder will provide expert clinical advice and leadership for the infection control service to support the Chief Nursing Officer (Director of Infection Prevention and Control) to ensure patients are protected from the risk of acquiring Health Care Associated Infections (HCAI) and sustaining an environment in which excellence in clinical care can flourish.
January 24, 2020
Infection Control Manager in Lexington, KY
The role of the infection control nurse includes the following.
December 09, 2019
Infection Control Manager in Fort Myers, FL
Infection control RNs work to find and isolate disease outbreaks in hospitals, as well as to determine ways to minimize spread of infections.
December 31, 2019