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TravelNurseNetwork is working with Infojini Healthcare to find a qualified Other RN in Sitka, Alaska, 99835!Pay Information$3,666 per weekAbout The PositionID: 55355941 Shift: Will discuss at interview Description: Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required. Flu vaccine required. The Infection Prevention (IP) Control Nurse is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAI); monitoring reportable conditions, educating employees about infection prevention; and developing health system policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection prevention and control standards that meet Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Centers for Medicaid/ Medicare Services (CMS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Federal Drug Administration (FDA), and other nationally-recognized agencies and evidence-based infection prevention and control practices. Ensures timely reporting of infection prevention and control measures and outcomes based on CMS requirements. The IP is responsible for providing infection prevention and control education to all areas of SEARHC. The IP assists in planning, developing, and implementing a comprehensive consortium-wide infection prevention and control program. Sets goals based on risk assessments, evidence-based practices, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements in collaboration with the Infection Prevention and Control Committee. Conducts evidence-based research to determine appropriate actions by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. Facilitates and supports the process of educating staff, patients, and visitors on matters of infection prevention and control. The IP works in collaboration with the entire Performance Improvement team and is cross trained to assist in the department s needs. The IP reports to and takes direction from the Infection Prevention & Control Manager. Job DescriptionJob Description Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the JobInfection Prevention and Control Program: Responsible for supporting the development, implementation, maintenance, and updating of the SEARHC Infection Prevention and Control Plan and Program in alignment with all IPC regulatory agencies and leading practices. Appropriate policies and procedures are written, approved, and implemented that support the IPC program and initiatives using CDC, OSHA, FDA, TJC, and Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) : Collects, trends, prepares, and maintains all infection control data and statistical reports and records, providing appropriate reports as needed to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and other regulatory agencies. Provides support and resource assistance to all areas in the Consortium regarding infection prevention, control, and surveillance.Education/Training: Serves as an expert for Infection Prevention and Control, staying abreast of the most current literature and leading practices; facilitates and promotes IPC education and training of all SEAHC staff, patients, families, and communities; maintains a strong working relationship with Public Health and other regional, state, and national entities to ensure up to date information is being distributed to SEARHC constituents. Conducts new and annual employee IPC orientation and training.Leadership and Teamwork: Serves as a role model and liaison for IPC to others; strives to maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders to ensure the best possible teamwork. Serves as a co-chair for the IPC committee and participates in other committees/teams as needed. Travel is required to various sites within SEARHC to assess, educate, and train.Other duties as assigned. Additional Job DescriptionAdditional Job Description Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required.Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license before start date.Agency staff must have an active Alaska license.Bachelor s degree in healthcare-related field of study (Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology, or similar).Master s degree in healthcare-related field (MPH, MSN) preferred.Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required within 6 months of hire or when qualified to take the examination, if sooner.Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred.BLS current within 3 months of hire and biannually thereafter.High school diploma or equivalent required.Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years Experience Required Minimum 3 years of acute care/infection control experience and/or data collection and performance improvement/risk management experience.Experience with basic statistics and epidemiological principles.Long-Term Care IPC experience a plus. Knowledge ofWorking knowledge of epidemiology and infectious disease.Working knowledge of project management and performance improvement methodology.Understanding of data analysis and statistics. Skills inAccurate, precise, and timely data entry and reports.Proficient computer skills in MS Office and database applications. Ability toSynthesize regulatory requirements and evidence-based practices from a variety of professional and accrediting organizations and translate knowledge into policy, implementation, and staff education.Communicate appropriately with consideration of health literacy needs for specific audiences in multicultural settings.Manage programs and evaluate effectiveness.Collect, analyze, trend, and report data accurately and effectively.Work in a team environment and independently as necessary.Maintain a professional demeanor and communicate clearly with staff and leadership. Additional only accepts traveler profile applications from travelers that live at least 50+ miles away from the facility address they are working at. Rate is all inclusive and SEARHC will not be providing housing or flights. Position Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours: 40 Contract Weeks:9127896126TNNPLATJob RequirementsRequired for OnboardingCompetency ExamCore Mandatory ExamSelf Assessment (Skills Checklist)About Infojini HealthcareAt Infojini Healthcare, We tell it like it is. Infojini Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms. Consecutively ranked among the INC 5000 fastest-growing companies from the past five years, Infojini is dedicated to serving excellence in a breadth of staffing services. Our global footprints are spread over 26+ locations including the USA, Canada, and India. Working at the intersection of people, process, and technology, our recruiters constantly provide progressive and sustainable staffing solutions to challenges faced by our clients. Being in the industry since 2006 and serving an array of healthcare facilities, we understand the key talent needs of the healthcare industry and its associated verticals. Full-time, part-time, temp-to-hire, contractual, or urgent hiring, whatever is your requirement, you can trust Infojini to deliver the specific skills and expertise you need. At Infojini Healthcare, we understand the importance of quality patient care. With our comprehensive allied professionals and nurse staffing services, we provide you access to a qualified network of healthcare professionals including allied and nursing staff. Each professional is pre-screened and matched to your specific qualifications, for assignments ranging from three weeks up to several months. Trained in the latest technologies, our temporary allied professionals offer you a broad spectrum of specialties in therapy, imaging, laboratory, and pharmacy. Our extensive network of qualified travel nurses is available on a variety of assignment lengths customizable to your needs – per diem (1-n weeks), traditional travel (13-26 weeks), and short-term travel (4-8 weeks). We know every healthcare facility is incomplete without its backend teams. To support this, we place proficient and trained EMR & EHR professionals after thorough skill evaluation, licensing verification. These professionals combine their healthcare expertise and IT skills to strengthen your admin and clerical needs. Healthcare roles we specialize in, Registered NursesAllied Healthcare ProfessionalHealthcare IT SpecialistsClerical & Admin Staff

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