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Employee Type:
Full-Time -
Location:
Beckley, WV -
Job Type:
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Experience:
Not Specified -
Date Posted:
2/26/2021
Job Description
Raleigh General HospitalDevelops and implements policies governing control of infections and communicable diseases.
Develops systems for identifying, reporting, investigating and controlling infections and communicable diseases.
Provides concurrent surveillance of infection control activities
Develops and implements appropriate infection control measures throughout the hospital..
Serves as liaison with the Raleigh County Health Department and WV Department of Health
Provides assistance to/collaboration with the Employee Health Nurse as needed.
Maintains a log of incidents related to infections and communicable diseases.
Monitors infections in the hospital and evaluates as to hospital acquired infection.
Assists Employee Health Nurse and other staff as time/workload permits.
Reports to: Director of Quality and Regulatory Compliance
FLSA: Non-exempt
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
Requires current RN license with BSN preferred, Master's in Public Health (MPH), certified medical technologist, or a BS in microbiology or epidemiology.Computer skills and basic statistical is preferred.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Licenses
[West Virginia, United States] Other
Current licensure by WV State Board of Nursing. Acquires Infection Control Certification within 3 years of employment.
Minimum Work Experience
Minimum of five years clinical experience in a hospital setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting.
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