Infection Control Nurse

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Job Summary The Infection Control Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the hospital-wide infection prevention and control program. This role includes conducting active surveillance, analyzing infection trends, educating staff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The Infection Control Coordinator collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to minimize infection risks and provides leadership in responding to emerging infectious threats. Essential Functions: - Develops, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive infection prevention and control program, ensuring alignment with hospital policies, national standards, and regulatory requirements. - Conducts active surveillance of infections, using a systematic approach to collect, analyze, and report data related to hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). - Prepares and presents infection control data, using graphs, tables, and other formats to communicate findings effectively to medical staff committees and hospital leadership. - Uses benchmarks based on national standards to calculate and analyze infection rates, identifying trends and areas for improvement. - Collaborates with departments and...