Infection Control Coordinator/UKHC

Job Title
Infection Control Coordinator/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE47098


Working Title
Infection Control Coordinator


Department Name
H4018: CH/GS Hospital Administration


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
12


Salary Range
$62,400-111,634/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

BSN



Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

3 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN)



Physical Requirements

Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds, or standing/walking for long periods of time.



Shift

Mostly days with on-call duties per departmental guidelines.



Job Summary

The Infection Control Coordinator is a registered nurse who will oversee the management of the infection control processes and monitor, and promote compliance. This person will be responsible for: developing and implementing systems to monitor infection prevention and control measures; designing data collection and analysis processes; as well as managing the daily surveillance, regulatory compliance, outbreak management, and performance improvement processes throughout the Enterprise. Utilizes nursing experience & clinical knowledge to educate and monitor best practice in patient care as it pertains to prevention of hospital-acquired infections. This person will be required to present IC educational material as well as the healthcare-acquired condition data in a clear, concise, professional manner. This nurse is required to maintain an active nursing license. This position will also collaborate with outside IPAC departments and others to develop applied epidemiology curricula and materials, as well as review all project and work is conducted by scientific quality and appropriateness. This position will also be responsible for the compliance of all UKHC, state and federal regulations/policies and other external agencies for epidemiology and public health policies. On-call duties and work outside normal business hours required based on departmental or enterprise needs. This position requires CIC certification within 3 years of hire.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

MSN preferred.



Deadline to Apply
09/18/2024


University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.