Infection Preventionist

Job description

Description About SoHum Health: At SoHum Health, our mission is to provide high-quality local medical services and engage community members in education and lifestyle opportunities to promote optimal health and wellness. As the sole provider of emergency, acute, radiology, skilled nursing, pharmacy, and various other health services in our expansive rural region, we play a unique role as a hub and trusted partner for the patients we serve. Guided by our core values of caring, quality, teamwork, and positivity, we strive daily to improve the health of our underserved community. Position Summary: The Infection Preventionist (IP) directs and coordinates the Infection Control program in the district. The designated person has the authority to implement and enforce the Surveillance, Prevention and Control Program policies, coordinate all infection prevention and control within the district and facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions. The Infection Preventionist supports Employee Health related functions as those functions apply to New Employees and all staff in the facility. The Infection Preventionist may review new e...