• Clinical Coordinator - Infection Prevention…

    Queen's Health System (Honolulu, HI)


    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