Infection Prevention Coordinator (Days)

Responsible for assisting with implementation and maintenance of the Infection Control Program's hospital's surveillance. Serves as a resource to all hospital departments, participating in identified projects or groups related to Infection Control

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting with implementation and maintenance of the Infection Control Program's hospital's surveillance; Serves as a resource to all hospital departments, participating in identified projects or groups related to Infection Control

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Clinical Microbiology or other health related science required; Two (2) to five (5) years clinical experience in health related field required; Computer proficiency to include word processing, spreadsheet and database; Current State of Nevada license in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or other related health science if applicable; Eligible to become certified in Infection prevention within two (2) years of employment; Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department

Nice to have

Master's in Nursing, Education, Epidemiology, Public Health, Clinical Microbiology or other health related science; One (1) year experience in Infection Prevention or epidemiology

Benefits

A rewarding and engaging work environment; Market competitive compensation and generous paid time off; Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay; Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year; SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program; Employee Referral Bonus opportunities; Career growth and development opportunities within the hospital and VHS; Comprehensive insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug coverage, plus HSA savings account; Additional insurance options such as life insurance, dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, accident insurance and critical illness insurance; Voluntary benefits including Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers resources for emotional health, everyday living, caregiving, personal well-being, legal and financial consultations and work-related issues available to all employees and their family members; Additional health and wellness benefits such as RethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive, and Livongo; Adoption & Fertility Assistance programs; 401k with company match; Discounted UHS stock purchase plan; Exclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness, and more