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Job Title Infection Control Coordinator/UKHC Requisition Number RE47098 Working Title Infection Control Coordinator Department Name H4018: CH/GS Hospital Administration Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 12 Salary Range $62,400-111,634/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BSN Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 3 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification Registered Nurse (RN) Physical Requirements Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds, or standing/walking for long periods of time. Shift Mostly days with on-call duties per departmental guidelines. Job Summary The Infection Control Coordinator is a registered nurse who will oversee the management of the infection control processes and monitor, and promote compliance. This person will be responsible for: developing and implementing systems to monitor infection prevention and control measures; designing data collection and analysis processes; as well as managing the daily surveillance, regulatory compliance, outbreak management, and performance improvement processes throughout the Enterprise. Utilizes nursing experience & clinical knowledge to educate and monitor best practice in patient care as it pertains to prevention of hospital-acquired infections. This person will be required to present IC educational material as well as the healthcare-acquired condition data in a clear, concise, professional manner. This nurse is required to maintain an active nursing license. This position will also collaborate with outside IPAC departments and others to develop applied epidemiology curricula and materials, as well as review all project and work is conducted by scientific quality and appropriateness. This position will also be responsible for the compliance of all UKHC, state and federal regulations/policies and other external agencies for epidemiology and public health policies. On-call duties and work outside normal business hours required based on departmental or enterprise needs. This position requires CIC certification within 3 years of hire. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience MSN preferred. Deadline to Apply 11/26/2024 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


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