Infection Control Coordinator

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Perform data entry in relation to reportable infectious diseases.

• Reports in a timely manner within state guidelines.
• Follows up with providers and nursing services to gather necessary information to meet reporting guidelines.
• File documents in the department and resource areas.
• Copy documents for authorized parties upon receipt of appropriate request.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Perform chart auditing to review of reports.

• Data analysis
• Validate accurate reporting completed per electronic medical record reports.
• Perform miscellaneous data analysis or clerical duties as directed.
  

Maintain infection control records in a functional, detailed, and accurate manner.

• File laboratory and other diagnostic reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Collaborate with coworkers.

Participate in organizational committees, meetings, and team projects.

• Demonstrate punctuality and preparedness.
• Actively participate in discussions; be prepared to discuss agenda topics.
• Contribute in a positive, solution-focused manner.
• Share results of committee work at department meetings and/or in other venues.
  

Attend and participate in organizational activities.

• Demonstrate responsibility and initiative by attending all mandatory in-services.
• Participate in fire drills, evacuations, and emergency codes when circumstances exist.
• Perform related duties as directed by Director Infection Control, Wellness, & Nursing Education in collaboration with Executive Director of Nursing

Use computers and software to complete job responsibilities requiring written documents.

• Know and use the software for electronic medical record, Exel, and Word.

Promote department goals and the mission of Rogers.

• Communicate goals to fellow staff members.
• Demonstrate measurable goal achievement.
• Maintain department policies and procedures.
• Include requirements and guidelines from external agencies (Joint Commission, State of Wisconsin).
• Maintain and/or communicate the function backlog to the appropriate party at a set time.
• Educate new staff regarding regulations or requirements of those functions that relate to their areas or departments, as directed.
• Demonstrate acceptance and training of student interns in the department, as directed.
  

Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission and other regulatory agency compliance regulations.

• Involve self in the learning and application of standards relevant to the nursing department.
• Participate in in-services/seminars and other meetings to increase involvement and awareness of regulations.
• Involve self in the education of other disciplines regarding the nursing department regulations.

Conduct self in a professional manner.

• Demonstrate organizational skills that promote timely response to all inquiries and to task completion.
• Communicate with all individuals in a positive and professional manner.
• Attempt to resolve individual issues with peers in a positive, calm manner, with a focus on solution.
• Communicate concerns and provide solutions for same.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude toward all customers.
• Comply with the Roger's policies and procedures, including Human Resources, Infection Control, Employee Health policies and Nursing programs.
• Project a professional image by wearing appropriate, professional attire.

Additional Job Description:

Education/Training Requirements:

• High school diploma required. LPN experience highly preferred. Graduate of a medical assistant program from a technical institute will be considered or a certified nursing assistant (CNA) with medical office/urgent care/acute hospital experience.

• Minimum two (2) years related clinical experience.

• Valid driver's license: will be required to have driving record approved by Rogers Memorial Hospital's insurance carrier.

• Knowledgeable with computers, electronic medical record (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office.

• Basic knowledge of equipment utilized to perform clerical duties.

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee share program
• Life/disability insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visit Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com)