Infection Preventionist

InfectionPreventionist / Employee Health Coordinator CareerOpportunity

Are you a healthcare professional deeply committed to patient safety? Join Encompass Health, the nation'slargestinpatientrehabilitationprovider,asanInfectionPreventionist / Employee Health Coordinator,whereyourexpertisewill help ensure our patients receive the highest standards of care. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead efforts to prevent and control infections, collaborating closely with the healthcare team to implement and monitor infection prevention practices. Beyond a job, this is an opportunity to build a fulfilling career close to home and close to your heart. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of rehabilitation patients and ready to play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of care, join us in this impactful position contributing to the health and safety of individuals within your community.

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Workingwithusmeansaligningwitharapidlygrowingnationalinpatientrehabilitationleader.Wetake pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

AtEncompassHealth,wearecommittedtocreatingasupportive,inclusive,andcaringenvironment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordablemedical,dental,andvisionplansforbothfull-timeandpart-timeemployeesand their families.
• Generouspaidtimeoffthataccruesovertime.
• Opportunitiesfortuitionreimbursementandcontinuouseducation.
• Company-matching401(k)andemployeestockpurchaseplans.
• Flexiblespendingandhealthsavingsaccounts.
• Avibrantcommunityofindividualspassionateabouttheworktheydo!

·DirectthemanagerialfunctionsofourInfectionControlProgram.

• AssurecompliancewithCMS,TJC,CDC,OSHA,andotherfederalandstatestandardsand guidelines.
• Analyzehospitalinfectiondatatoidentifytrends,clusters,riskfactorsandvariances.
• Managehospitalpoliciesconsistentwithapplicableinfectioncontrolguidelinesandstandards.
• Performsurveillance,analysis,andreportingofhospital-acquiredinfections.
• Maintains all appropriate employee health records and develops policies.
• Conducts in-service programs related to employee wellness.
• Manages new hire employee health process.

·LicenseorCertification:

• CPR certification (ACLS preferred); Basic Life Support (CPR) instructor certification preferred.
• Currentlicenseorcertification applicable to health-related field.

·EducationandExperience:

• Completed post-secondary education in a health-related field including but not limited to medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, public health, or biology.
• Demonstrated knowledge or job experience in Workers' Compensation law and OSHA regulations.
• Training in infection control and/or epidemiology.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred.
• 1 year experience in a clinical setting in field of practice.
• If Registered Nurse, CRRN certification preferred.
• Experience in hospital infection control practice preferred.