The Coordinator - Infection Prevention is responsible for developing, monitoring and evaluating an effective hospitalwide program for the surveillance, prevention and control of infection. Participates in hospitalwide Performance Improvement program to provide input and gain information especially related to area of practice.

Position Summary

The Coordinator - Infection Prevention is responsible for developing, monitoring and evaluating an effective hospitalwide program for the surveillance, prevention and control of infection. Participates in hospitalwide Performance Improvement program to provide input and gain information especially related to area of practice.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Qualifications

• BS in Nursing required; Masters Degree in Nursing or related area preferred.

• Current RN licensure with SC State Board of Nursing.

• BCLS required.

• Minimum of 5 years of in-hospital clinical nursing required.

• One year of experience in infection control preferred.

• Has attended or will attend basic Training Course in the fundamentals of surveillance and prevention

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of epidemiology, infectious diseases, microbiology, and biostatistics

• National Certification in infection control preferred.

• Membership in the Association for Practitioners in Infection Control (APIC) encouraged.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.