Infection Prevention & Control/Occupational & Environmental Coordinator

Position Title: Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) /Occupational & Environmental Health (OEH) Coordinator

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Chief Medical Officer

Position Summary: 

The Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) / Occupational & Environmental Health (OEH) Coordinator is responsible for infection prevention and control and occupational and environmental health within the organization to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. Provides direct and indirect nursing care for Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific (REHAB) patients, employees, contract employees and non-employee groups, in the areas of infection prevention and control and occupational and environmental health. The Coordinator position utilizes established protocols and current standards of care to maintain quality and safety.

Wage Range: $83,208.32 - $124,812.48/year.

Actual wage is dependent on the applicant's relevant experience and qualifications for this position. The wage range for this position may be subject to change in the future depending on a variety of factors such as market conditions, business needs, legal developments, and other appropriate factors.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  Education/certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse with the Hawai’i State Board of Nursing. 

• Must be able to successfully complete the APIC Certification within 24 months of hire.

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to be obtained before hire date.

  Skills/Experience:

• One (1) year Infection Prevention & Control Experience or Occupational & Environmental Health/Employee Health experience

• Ability to work and coordinate responsibilities in a team environment, compile, code and categorize, or verify information/data.

• Ability to work independently, with good verbal and written communication, prioritization and organizational skills.

• Detail-oriented and capable of exploring innovative solutions to solve complex situations and address issues with appropriate course of action through the use of a combination of delivered and custom-developed tools. 

• Computer knowledge with data entry and word processing skills.

• Experience documenting patient care in an electronic medical record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  Education:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing

  Skills/Experience:

• APIC certification

• Previous PIC and/or OEH experience

• Proficiency with Google Workspace applications

• Proficiency with NHSN reporting

• Wound care experience

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, WORK AIDS USED

Office supplies and equipment, including telephone, computer, ten key calculator and multifunction devices (MFDs).  Google’s G Suite, report writer and database software. Records, forms and reports.  Automated systems for data entry, order control and results extraction, reporting and documentation. 

CORE VALUES

Models REHAB’s core values, HEART, in daily actions.  Honesty – Speak and act with truth and respect.  Engagement – Embrace and commit to our mission, vision and values.  Aloha – Serve others with a spirit of kindness and compassion.  Resilience – Rebound and recover with a sense of urgency.  Teamwork – Work together for success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (IPC)

• Serves as the appointed Infection Preventionist for the hospital and the staff co-chair of the Infection Prevention & Control Committee.  

• Maintains current, broad-based knowledge of pathophysiology and disease processes of infectious conditions represented in the organization.  Provides IPC support and consultation for hospital staff and leadership. Maintain knowledge regarding IPC-related regulatory/accreditation requirements and recommendat