3/05/2013

Pediatric RN Role in Infectious Disease Control


The Pediatric RN in Infectious Disease Control is a nurse leader that is responsible for maintaining an environment that promotes effective infectious disease prevention and control within the hospital for patients, visitors and staff. They direct and coordinate all infection prevention and control programs and facilitate the ongoing monitoring and effectiveness of infection control practices, programs, activities and interventions. The Pediatric RN in Infectious Disease Control compiles data, creates and issues reports, implements and enforces policies and assures compliance with various regulatory agencies.

Children’s Hospital of Orange County is looking for an RN with experience in Infectious Disease Control to join their exceptional team of healthcare providers.  View this excellent opportunity:
Pediatric RN, Infectious Disease Control – Children’s Hospital of Orange County - Orange, CA
What is the role of the Pediatric RN Infection Preventionist Coordinator?

The health care professional in this role is responsible for providing a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff by planning, implementing and evaluating infection control programs that reduce risks for infectious disease. They are accountable for regulatory compliance in all clinical areas and off-site locations, and are a liaison to the various departments and services for regulatory compliance and Infection Prevention and Control Programs. They promote performance improvement programs to reduce the risk of infection to at-risk populations, assessing these programs, recommending areas to monitor and implementing improved processes where indicated.

The Infection Preventionist Coordinator uses their excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to establish productive working relationships with all providers and staff and attends weekly epidemiology rounds and executive meetings. They take responsibility for their ongoing professional development, seeking out educational programs regarding current research and infection prevention standards, in-service education and seminars.

Children’s hospital Colorado is looking for a Pediatric RN, Infectious Disease Control to join their team of experts who specialize in the management of infectious disease.  View this unique opportunity:
Pediatric RN, Infectious Disease Control - Children’s Hospital Colorado - Aurora, CO

To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

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