<p>Looking for an exciting opportunity. Consider joining the MeadowWood team! We have a position for the right person that will coordinate and lead the facility's infection prevention and control program. The person will will be responsible for determining, preventing and containing infectious outbreaks within the facility and perform duties with a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.</p> <p>Conduct ongoing surveillance of infections.</p> <ul> <li>Gather and interpret data and keep accurate records of all infections. </li><li>Compile and present Infection Reports to the Safety/Infection Control Committee and the Performance Improvement Council at assigned intervals. </li><li>Inspect environment and observe personnel activities for the purpose of detecting infection hazards. </li><li>Monitor and evaluate compliance with standards set by facility policy and industry. </li><li>Monitor and update all facility department supervisors on all area-specific policies and procedures important to infection prevention principles. Investigate all 'exposure incidents,' oversee post-exposure evaluation and follow-up process in order to recommend appropriate actions to be taken. </li><li>Notify designated medical, administrative staff and appropriate health department authorities all reportable communicable disease. </li><li>Develop and provide in-service and orientation programs concerning prevention and control of infection, standard precautions, isolation techniques and education on current infectious disease. </li><li>Responsibilities may also include gathering, analyzing and presenting data, facts and trends on infection prevention to facility or corporate leadership. </li><li>Train staff on infection prevention and control protocols. </li><li>Assess and re-enforce infection prevention practices. </li><li>Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers and others in an effective manner. </li></ul> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities</p> <p>This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. null</p>