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Director of Infection Control & Prevention
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Estimated: $87.1K - $110K a year
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Registered Veterinary Technicians
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Production Worker AM
QuikTrip Distribution —Independence, MO
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On Call RN-Hospice
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Associate Attorney Kansas City
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$80,000 - $125,000 a year
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Milk and Formula Room Technician
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Pet Counselor
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$12 - $50 an hour
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AT&T Customer Service Representative
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$42,500 - $47,000 a year
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Director of Infection Control & Prevention

Swope Health Services - Kansas City, MO

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Job Details

Full-time Estimated: $87.1K - $110K a year

Benefits

Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Nursing
RN License
Certification in Infection Prevention & Control
3 years
Master's degree
Infection Control Certification
Master of Science
Master of Nursing
MSN

Full Job Description

As the Director of infection Control and Prevention for Swope Health, you will be a part of a team of caregivers that provide care for the people who need it the most. As the Director of Infection Control and Prevention you will be responsible for educating associates about infection prevention and control and make recommendations regarding evidence-based best practices for the development of health system policies and procedures in order to comply with rigorous infection control standards that meet TJC, OSHA, CMS, CDC and other accrediting and regulatory agencies. If you have a passion for educating and helping others, this is the role for you.

Primary Functions:

Perform an annual infection prevention risk assessment of the organization. Develop an infection control plan based on prioritized risks. Update assessment and plan annually and as needed.
Review and monitor for compliance with national standards and regulating bodies such as TJC, CDC, OSHA, FDA, and HCFA regarding infection control standards and make recommendations for changes/improvement.
Evaluate SHS policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control and make recommendations for revisions.
Develop new policies as needed and submit to leadership for approval.
Maintain references for infection prevention and control as recommended by accrediting and regulatory agencies.
Attend/obtain ongoing education regarding infection prevention and control and disseminate information as appropriate. (as recommended by accrediting and regulatory agencies).
Surveillance:
Monitor for and investigate infections that are reported by associates, laboratory and pharmacy.
Conduct environmental rounds throughout SHS, report findings and make recommendations regarding changes/improvement and compliance with SHS policies.
Consult with associates regarding reporting and documentation of reportable diseases and conditions to appropriate public health agencies.
Monitor reports of biological indicators (for autoclaves) and report issues to appropriate staff.

Education:

Plan, organize and develop educational programs related to infection prevention and control and deliver to applicable associates.
Provide orientation to all new employees, contractors, students and volunteers regarding infection prevention and control. This includes, but is not limited to:

Standard precautions

Personal protective equipment

Methods of transmission

Hand Hygiene

Bloodborne pathogens

Biohazard waste

Spill kits

Influenza vaccination program

TB testing program

Infection prevention policies

Successful Candidates Will Have

Master of Science in Nursing required
Specialty in Infection Prevention and Control preferred
3-5 years of experience in Infection Prevention and Control required.
Current licensure as a registered nurse in Missouri and Kansas
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or obtained within two years of employment required
Ongoing certification maintained throughout employment
Current and ongoing membership and participation in the national Association for Professionals in Infection Control
(APIC) and the local Kansas City APIC chapter. This includes attendance at national, state and local conferences related to Infection Prevention and Control

About Swope Health Services:

Each year, Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we've made – delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community.

Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. As part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care, we make care visible. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.

Swope Health Services supports its team members with:

Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Days Off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment
Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day

Swope Health is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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