Infection Control Coordinator jobs in Amarillo, TX

QUALIFICATIONS:   

1. Registered Nurse, graduate from an accredited school of nursing   
2. Must hold a current state license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the standards of the State Board of Nursing  
3. Bachelors degree in healthcare, nursing, or administration, Masters preferred  
4. Three to five years of full-time management experience, with two years experience in the area of performance improvement  
5. Additional education in the area of Quality Management and Joint Commission Standards  
6. Long term acute care and rehabilitation experience is preferred  
7. Demonstration of leadership, manageability, and the application of interpersonal and principles of supervision and administration  
8. Must be able to read, write, and speak English, as well as possess good verbal and written communications skills  
9. Good computer skills with minimal guidance    

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:  

Physical: Walking - up to 15% Standing - up to 15% Kneeling - up to 15%  

 Sitting - up to 50% Pushing - up to 5% Bending - up to 25%  

 Squatting - up to 5% Pulling - up to 5% Reaching - up to 10%   

 Lifting - up to 50lbs Wrist/Finger Movements - up to 90%   

Mental: Stress Level: Moderate to high   

EXPOSURE RISK: Category II - Jobs in which required tasks normally do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues but which could result in Category 1 exposure.   

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, MACHINES USED: Computer, telephone, facsimile machine, copier, printer.  

CERTIFICATIONS: Quality Improvement Certification preferred   

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