Employee Health Infection Control Coordinator RN

Company: Nathan Littauer Hospital
Location: Utica
Posted on: January 11, 2021

Job Description:

Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home in Gloversville, New York is unique and proud! Experience working for a fiercely independent, financially stable, not-for-profit hospital system. Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home is a patient-centered, rural hospital delivering clinically astute, relevant healthcare to a grateful community. Be a part of something big and small.
Join our team today. Position located in Gloversville, NY
Employee Health Infection Control Coordinator – RN is responsible to coordinate and oversee all infection control and prevention related activities within the organization. Responsible for an effective infection control program for the prevention of infection including hospital acquired infections. Provides employee health services relative to provision of immunizations and testing under the direction of the supervising Nurse Practitioner and maintenance of employee health records.
Requirements Include:

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• Graduation from an accredited nursing program. Possess current New York State license for Registered Professional Nurse.
  
• Prefer Bachelor's degree (BSN) high desirable. Certification Board for Infection Control (CBIC) accreditation. American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (BLS).
  
• Possess three (3) years' experience working in clinical medicine, clinic or urgent care.
  
• Possess a working knowledge of DNV or Joint Commission, New York State Department of Health, OSHA, BBP Standard Infection Control/Employee Health requirements; DOH and EPA regulations relative to regulated medical waste.
  
• Possess knowledge of epidemiologic principles and research on hospital associated infections. Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures. Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan in order to provide appropriate care/intervention/education to the staff and the patient population. Knowledge of adult education principles. Knowledge of computer operations
  
  For immediate consideration applicants are encourage to submit a resume to .
  Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home
  Human Resources
  99 East State Street
  Gloversville, New York 12078
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