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Queen's Health System Clinical Coordinator - Infection Prevention & Control (Full-Time, 40, Day) in Honolulu, Hawaii
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
Queen's Health System
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