Infection Control Coordinator & Clinical Supervisor (RN)

Job Description

Landmark Hospital of Savannah has implemented a new role in our hospital that is focused on the coordination of Infection Control, clinical supervision and education. We think there will be significant synergy between these areas, and result in improvements to our overall patient outcomes and quality metrics.

What will the Infection Control Coordinator & Clinical Supervisor (ICCCS) do on a daily basis?

This role will work directly with clinical leadership to ensure excellence across all clinical services provided at the hospital. With a focus on infection surveillance, data collection, and data analysis, this role will identify opportunities for improvement through data analysis and action planning.

ICCCS will investigate infection control incidents and root causes, as well as contribute to the development and delivery of education to improve the infection control of the facility. This aspect will be enhanced by hands-on clinical supervision support and accomplished through frequent rounding, interaction, and collaboration with both the clinical staff and hospital leadership to evaluate and implement improvements to clinical operations. This role will closely collaborate with the Chief Clinical Officer for oversight of the clinical employees. This first-hand interaction will enable rapid identification of the educational needs of the staff.

We predict this will be a unique and fulfilling role with a variety of responsibilities.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred) Or Associate’s degree with 5+ years of relevant clinical experience (infection control-related experience preferred)

Required Experience

3 years critical care / acute care / hospital experience

2 years of supervisory, charge nurse, or management experience

1 year of Quality or Infection control experience (preferred)

Required Licensure / Certifications

Active RN license for state where working

HACP-IC (or equivalent) certification or ability to obtain within 1 year of start date

BLS

ACLS upon hire or within 90 days of start date

Infection Control Coordination

Infection control surveillance, data collection, and data analysis

Complete daily rounding to observe, interact, and collaborate with staff on IC related topics

Provide IC updates, analysis, and recommendations to leadership

Maintains NHSN and quality data accurately

Identify areas for process and implement quality improvement actions

May support other quality initiatives/areas assigned (laboratory)

Clinical Education

Facilitate staff education on skills, general patient care, and policies & procedures.

Coordinates new clinical employee orientation, assigns preceptors, and monitors progress.

Clinical Supervision

Assists clinical team with accountability, efficiency, and time management in providing patient care.

Works closely with all clinical staff to meet patient and staffing needs; work shifts on the floor occasionally

Assists hospital leadership with staff disciplinary actions

Acts as administrator on call, with availability in person or by phone Serves as a committee member on assigned hospital committees and participates in meetings.

Collaborates and communicates with medical staff to ensure the needs of patients and families are met.

Other duties as needed.

Key Competencies (Knowledge, skills, abilities)

Operational knowledge of an acute-care hospital

Nursing skills and nursing leadership (team building, guiding, knowledge sharing)

Clinical knowledge of infection control processes and regulations

Data management and data analysis, generate quality metrics and reporting

Investigation / Root cause analysis skills, Quality and performance improvement techniques

Communication (written and oral) & interpersonal skills

Training creation and delivery

Conflict Management

Confidentiality

About us

We are a private LTAC hospital with 50 beds where we are truly one team working together in a positive environment. There is not an Emergency Room here, so our days are more predictable which leads to a better work/life balance. With the average length of stay around 25-30 days, we get the privilege of having a more meaningful connection with our patients and their families.

At Landmark Hospitals, we are committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.

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Full-time