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Introduction

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Alaska Regional Hospital our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Infection Prevention Coordinator to join our healthcare family.

Benefits

Alaska Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

+ Colleague recognition program

+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

At Alaska Regional Hospital, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Infection Prevention Coordinator opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Infection Prevention Coordinator is a key member of the Infection Control and Prevention (IPC) Team in providing support to the Manager or Director in preventing healthcare- associated infections (HAIs). In this support role, the IC Coordinator coordinates comprehensive organization-wide infection surveillance, prevention and control, in accordance with current regulatory requirements, including government and accrediting/licensing agencies, and HCA/Alaska Regional Hospital’s organizational policies and procedures.

+ You will incorporate into practice effective activities that are specific to the practice setting, the population served and the continuum of care.

+ You will provide knowledge and guidance in infection prevention, control, and epidemiology.

+ You will implement initiatives through performing surveillance, consultation and education regarding prevention and control activities under the direction of the Director Quality Management.

+ You will serve as an educator and educational resource for health care providers, ancillary staff, patients, families, and the general public.

+ You will serve in emergency preparedness and response activities as it relates to infection prevention and control.

+ You will apply epidemiologic principles and statistical methods, including risk stratification and benchmarking, to identify target populations, determine risk factors, design prevention and control strategies, analyze trends, and evaluate processes.

+ You will use a systematic approach to monitor the effectiveness of infection prevention and control program strategies that are consistent with the organization’s goals and objectives.

+ You will collaborate with employee occupational health in the development of strategies that address the risk of disease transmission to health care providers and ancillary staff.

What qualifications you will need:

+ Bachelor Degree in Nursing, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Public Health or other health-related field required.

+ State of Alaska Registered Nurse preferred.

+ Minimum of 1 years’ experience in clinical quality improvement, infection control or related positions required.

+ Comfortable and skilled at working with physicians, health care providers and other stakeholders in the organization.

+ Knowledge of PC based computer software, i.e. Word, Excel, Access and/or similar systems preferred.

+ Experience in working with teams in a complex organization.

+ Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within two years in the position; Membership in APIC (Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology)

+ 1-year hands -on Infection Prevention experience preferred

+ 1-year in acute care setting.

HCA Healthcare's Alaska Regional Hospital (https://alaskaregional.com/) is known for our expertise, compassion and skills. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit for our 250 plus bed facility. Year after year, Alaska Regional receives 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery.

Based in Anchorage, Alaska Regional is located in a thriving community offering plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the Alaskan lifestyle. Alaska offers some of the most incredible scenic beauty around the world which draws visitors year-round who come for a vacation and end up making Alaska home.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and Alaska Regional are inspired by our mission to care for and improve human life to create a positive impact in our community.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Infection Prevention Coordinator opening. **Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.**

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.