RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements, monitors, and updates a comprehensive program that encompasses both patient care and employee health issues.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking.

• Frequent: standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying usual weight of 10 pounds, repetitive arm/hand motions, frequent gripping of an object.

• Occasional: stopping/bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, squatting, lifting weight up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling weight up to 50 pounds of force, carrying usual weight of 10 pounds up to 25 pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• Must be available to take call on a rotational basis.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Current Hawaii State license as a Registered Nurse.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field required. Master’s degree preferred with a preference in Public Health.

• Successful completion of APIC’s EPI 101 or comparable course preferred.

• Current certification in Infection and Prevention Control through the Certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC) preferred.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years nursing experience in infection control, or in an acute care or community healthcare setting.

• Leadership and teaching experience, including adult education principles, and/or patient care practices.

• Experience to demonstrate:

o Knowledge of epidemiological principles, infectious diseases, microbiology, sterilization, sanitation and disinfection practices.

o Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).

• Experience with regulatory requirements for Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other federal and state agencies. State of Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) experience preferred.

• Experience working in process improvement, epidemiology and microbiology preferred.

• Experience with a hospital Infection Prevention and Control Program preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet