Employee Health/Infection Control Coordinator/LVN

This position is responsible for the prevention of disease transmission to patients, families, providers and staff. Acts as a liaison and resource to the organization. Infection Preventionist is educated in the principles of hospital epidemiology and is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, and reporting of hospital acquired infections.

Facilitates practice changes based on outcome data, educates employees about infection prevention and control; and develops health system policies and procedures that reflect current practice, recent scientific evidence and high standards of care. Ensures rigorous standards that meet Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, Public Health Department, CDC and other regulatory agencies.

ortunities for improvement.