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Select Medical Infection Control / Employee Health Nurse (RN) in Florence, South Carolina
Overview
Critical Illness Recovery Hospital
Infection Control / Employee Health Nurse (RN)
Hours: Part-Time
(Looking for Candidate to work as Quality Coordinator part-time as well)
Location: Florence, SC
Select Medical strives to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.
An extensive and thorough orientation program.
Work jointly with an interdisciplinary team, consisting of registered nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and physicians to assist patients in regaining their independence.
Develop collaborative relationships with patients and their families.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.
A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Short and Long Term Disability.
Personal and Family Medical Leave.
Responsibilities
Do you love the challenge of working with medically complex patients? Are you passionate about delivering an excellent patient care experience? If you answered 'yes', consider an opportunity with us!
In this role, you will plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Infection Control Program.
Conducting ongoing surveillance using NHSN definitions, through review of admission diagnosis, microbiology results, physician orders, patient medical records and clinical staff discussion.
Collecting and interpreting data to determine specific problem areas.
Conducting analysis of data to include risk assessment, prevention and control strategies.
Ensuring appropriate precautions are in place to reduce infection risks, including hand hygiene compliance and PPE compliance.
Compiling and interpreting surveillance reports to the Infection Control Committee and hospital staff.
Participating in quality improvement activities by assessing and measuring HAI rates and evaluating outcomes on a continuous basis.
Directing investigations of clusters/outbreaks of hospital.
Participating in new employee orientation and annual training.
Serving as a resource to all hospital staff on all issues related to infection control and employee health.
Maintaining compliance with all Infection Control policies, procedures, rules, regulations and standards.
Maintaining Infection Control Survey Readiness Manual.
Qualifications
You will demonstrate an understanding of patient needs, ensuring that each patient feels informed and understood, as well as heard. You are passionate about providing superior quality care and you are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.
Minimum requirements:
AD required.
One (1) year of related experience.
Valid State RN License
BLS certification required upon hire.
Preferred qualifications that will make you successful:
BSN preferred.
CIC Certification preferred.
Additional Data
Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.
We'd love for you to join the team!
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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Job ID 302560
Location US-SC-Florence
Experience (Years) 1
Category Non Clinical Acute Care Position - Quality / Infection Control
Street Address 805 Pamplico Hwy
Company Regency Hospital - Florence
Position Type Part Time
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