Infection Control Coordinator jobs in Laredo, TX

Laredo Medical Center, The City of Laredo’s largest acute care hospital, is looking for to add a full-time Infection Control Coord to the Infection Control Department. All activities are aimed at ensuring quality healthcare and furthering improvement projects such as elimination of hospital acquired conditions, championing best practices in compliance, and providing ongoing education for staff. The Hospital is located in sunny Laredo, Texas, just 150 miles south of historic San Antonio. Read a full position description below before applying.

Position's Purpose and Essential Functions:

The Infection Control coordinator position will assist with the development, implementation, evaluation, surveillance and modification of LMC's Infection Control Programs. This position will perform essential duties guided by the Infection Prevention Director and/or Manager that are consistent with Infection Control Department goals and objectives.

Position Insights:  

• Coordinate activities to identify and reduce the risks of acquiring and transmitting infections in assigned area(s). These activities include problem identification and management, data and information collection, analysis and management, improvement processes, policy/procedure management, outcome evaluation and education.
• Participates as a member of the Infection Control Committee and/ or task groups throughout the organization. 
• Coordinates the development and periodic review of Infection Control related standards, policies, procedures, practices and guidelines for assigned focus area(s) including infection (Specimen Culture) surveillance, device audits, isolation precautions rounds, central sterile prevention and control practices in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines. 
• Institutes disease/agent transmission control measures as necessary. Participates in patient/family counseling as necessary. 
• Communicates with all personnel and medical staff regarding the interpretation and enforcement of and compliance with Infection Control Program policies, practices, and procedures. 
• Support the Infection control manager with federal, state and local regulatory compliance
• Analyzes data to recognize potentially important relationships or patterns of infection and to detect significant variations in processes or outcomes. 
• Supports and/or assists in research and related activities. May coordinate, support or assist in the design and execution of special studies and projects. 
• Works with the Infection control manager to formulate a plan for professional development. 
• Attends and participates in educational in-services as appropriate. 
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. 
• Routinely assesses and investigates clinical infection and infection risks in concert with department objectives and assigned focus area(s).
• Conducts patient care practice, environmental and device related rounds and recommends corrective action to nursing staff

Position Requirements: 

Education:

• Required: Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing, OR have a degree in a healthcare/Science related field (Public Health, Clinical Microbiology, Epidemiology, etc). Will consider recent grad of M.P.H.(Master of Public Health) programs.

Experience: 

• Preferred: One (1) - Two (2) years of acute care relevant experience

Licenses/Certificates:

• Preferred: APIC (Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology) training certificate. If RN, Required: Must have a current licensure in the state of Texas.