Infection Preventionist / Employee Health
Company: Encompass Health
Location: Louisa
Posted on: October 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Infection Preventionist / Employee Health Career Opportunity
Competitive Salaries
Salary Range: $36.05 - $45.00 per hour
Recognized for your Infection Prevention/Employee Health Skills
Are you a healthcare professional deeply committed to patient
safety? Join Encompass Health, the nation's largest inpatient
rehabilitation provider, as an Infection Preventionist, where your
expertise will help ensure our patients receive the highest
standards of care. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead efforts
to prevent and control infections, collaborating closely with the
healthcare team to implement and monitor infection prevention
practices. Beyond a job, this is an opportunity to build a
fulfilling career close to home and close to your heart. If you're
passionate about making a difference in the lives of rehabilitation
patients and ready to play a key role in maintaining the highest
standards of care, join us in this impactful position contributing
to the health and safety of individuals within your community.
A Glimpse into Our World
At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment
you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with
a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take
pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites
for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include
being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and
receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For - Award, among
other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.
Starting Perks and Benefits
At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive,
inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day
one, you will have access to:
--- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time
and part-time employees and their families.
--- Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
--- Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous
education.
--- Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
--- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
--- A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work
they do! Be the Infection Preventionist you always wanted to be
--- Direct the managerial functions of our Infection Control
Program
--- Assure compliance with CMS, TJC, CDC, OSHA, and other federal
and state standards and guidelines.
--- Analyze hospital infection data to identify trends, clusters,
risk factors and variances.
--- Manage hospital policies consistent with applicable infection
control guidelines and standards.
--- Perform surveillance, analysis, and reporting of
hospital-acquired infections.
--- Educate staff on infection control protocols.
--- Serve as a knowledgeable and available resource on infection
control practices and policies.
--- Develop and maintain infection control standards meeting
regulatory guidelines.Qualifications
--- License or Certification:
o Current license or certification as a medical technologist,
clinical laboratory scientist, physician, or registered nurse, RN
licensure preferred.
--- Education and Experience:
--- Effective communication skills in both written and verbal
forms.
--- Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities.
--- Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
--- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekdays,
weekends, evenings, or nights as needed.The Encompass Health
Way
We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing
what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger
together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care
with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional
individuals and growing!
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our
inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities
regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed,
age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected
classification.
We're eagerly looking forward to meeting you, and we genuinely mean
that. Join us on this remarkable journey!
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