SEARHC

Youth and family behavioral health care

Infection Preventionist

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Full-timeSitka, AK, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field of study, such as Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology, or a similar field.
A master's degree in a healthcare-related field, such as an MPH or MSN, is preferred.
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is required within six months of hire or when qualified to take the examination.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within three months of hire and must be renewed every two years.
Clinical competency is required within three months of hire and every three years.
At least three years of acute care or infection control experience, and/or data collection and performance improvement or risk management experience.
Experience with basic statistics and epidemiological principles.
Working knowledge of epidemiology and infectious disease.
Working knowledge of project management and performance improvement methodology.
Understanding of data analysis and statistics.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database applications.
Ability to synthesize regulatory requirements and evidence-based practices from professional and accrediting organizations and translate them into policy, implementation, and staff education.
Ability to communicate appropriately with consideration of health literacy needs for specific audiences in multicultural settings.
Ability to manage programs and evaluate effectiveness.
Ability to collect, analyze, trend, and report data accurately and effectively.
Ability to work in a team environment and independently as necessary.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and communicate clearly with staff and leadership.
Long-term care infection prevention and control experience is a plus.
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and updating of the SEARHC Infection Prevention and Control Plan and Program in alignment with regulatory agencies and leading practices.
Write, approve, and implement policies and procedures supporting the infection prevention and control program and initiatives, using CDC, OSHA, FDA, The Joint Commission, and APIC guidelines.
Collect, trend, prepare, and maintain infection control data, statistical reports, and records; provide reports as needed to the National Healthcare Safety Network and other regulatory agencies.
Provide support and resource assistance to Consortium areas regarding infection prevention, control, and surveillance.
Serve as an infection prevention and control subject matter resource, stay current with literature and leading practices, and facilitate and promote education and training for SEARHC staff, patients, families, and communities.
Maintain working relationships with Public Health and regional, state, and national entities to ensure current information is distributed to SEARHC constituents.
Conduct new-employee and annual infection prevention and control orientation and training.
Serve as a liaison for infection prevention and control, and co-chair the infection prevention and control committee; participate in other committees and teams as needed.
Travel to various SEARHC sites to assess, educate, and train.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Long-term care infection prevention and control experience is a plus.
A master's degree in a healthcare-related field, such as an MPH or MSN, is preferred.
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) is preferred.

Pay Range:



Up to $5K sign on and $5K relocation for qualified hire!

The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAI); monitoring reportable conditions, educating employees about infection prevention; and developing health system policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection prevention and control standards that meet Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Centers for Medicaid/ Medicare Services (CMS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Federal Drug Administration (FDA), and other nationally recognized agencies and evidence-based infection prevention and control practices. Ensures timely reporting of infection prevention and control measures and outcomes based on CMS requirements.

The IP is responsible for providing infection prevention and control education to all areas of SEARHC. The IP assists in planning, developing, and implementing a comprehensive consortium-wide infection prevention and control program. Sets goals based on risk assessments, evidence-based practices, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements in collaboration with the Infection Prevention and Control Committee. Conducts evidence-based research to determine appropriate actions by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. Facilitates and supports the process of educating staff, patients, and visitors on matters of infection prevention and control.

The IP works in collaboration with the entire Performance Improvement team and is cross trained to assist in the department’s needs. The IP reports to and takes direction from the Infection Prevention & Control Manager.

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

Infection Prevention and Control Program: Responsible for supporting the development, implementation, maintenance, and updating of the SEARHC Infection Prevention and Control Plan and Program in alignment with all IPC regulatory agencies and leading practices. Appropriate policies and procedures are written, approved, and implemented that support the IPC program and initiatives using CDC, OSHA, FDA, TJC, and Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) guidelines.
Data/Reporting: Collects, trends, prepares, and maintains all infection control data and statistical reports and records, providing appropriate reports as needed to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and other regulatory agencies. Provides support and resource assistance to all areas in the Consortium regarding infection prevention, control, and surveillance.
Education/Training: Serves as an expert for Infection Prevention and Control, staying abreast of the most current literature and leading practices; facilitates and promotes IPC education and training of all SEARHC staff, patients, families, and communities; maintains a strong working relationship with Public Health and other regional, state, and national entities to ensure up-to-date information is being distributed to SEARHC constituents. Conducts new and annual employee IPC orientation and training.
Leadership and Teamwork: Serves as a role model and liaison for IPC to others; strives to maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders to ensure the best possible teamwork. Serves as a co-chair for the IPC committee and participates in other committees/teams as needed. Travel is required to various sites within SEARHC to assess, educate, and train.
Other duties as assigned.

Education,Certifications, and Licenses Required

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field of study (Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology, or similar).
Master’s in healthcare-related field (MPH, MSN) preferred.
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required within 6 months of hire or when qualified to take the examination.
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) current within 3 months of hire, and biannually thereafter.
Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years

Experience Required

Minimum 3 years of acute care/infection control experience and/or data collection and performance improvement/risk management experience.
Experience with basic statistics and epidemiological principles.
Long-Term Care IPC experience a plus.

Knowledge of

Working knowledge of epidemiology and infectious disease.
Working knowledge of project management and performance improvement methodology.
Understanding of data analysis and statistics.

Skills

Accurate, precise, and timely data entry and reports.
Proficient computer skills in MS Office and database applications.

Ability to

Synthesize regulatory requirements and evidence-based practices from a variety of professional and accrediting organizations and translate knowledge into policy, implementation, and staff education.
Communicate appropriately with consideration of health literacy needs for specific audiences in multicultural settings.
Manage programs and evaluate effectiveness.
Collect, analyze, trend, and report data accurately and effectively.
Work in a team environment and independently as necessary.
Maintain a professional demeanor and communicate clearly with staff and leadership.

Required Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Certification In Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality - National Association for Healthcare Quality

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

About the Company

SEARHC

Youth and family behavioral health care

Juneau Youth Services provides emergency, residential, and community-based behavioral health care for children, teens, and their families in Alaska. Services are tailored and strengths-based, delivered in home-like, least-restrictive settings where trained caregivers and clinical professionals form therapeutic relationships to support youth development and family functioning. The programs operate under the Teaching Family Model and focus on keeping or reunifying children with their families when appropriate. The organization has about 25 staff and positions itself as the leading youth- and family-focused behavioral health provider in Juneau, aiming to help vulnerable youth succeed and thrive.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Juneau, AK
Founded: 1961

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