Infection Control Coordinator in San Marcos, Texas For Sale

Company Description
Oceans Healthcare specializes in the development and management of behavioral health services in Louisiana and Texas. We are dedicated to offering a wide range of services and expertise to meet all the mental health needs of our patients, clients, and communities. Our dedication to our mission, "Providing quality healthcare services with dignity and professionalism", allows us to be known as a quality provider of mental health services across the United States.
Job Description
Oceans Healthcare specializes in the development and management of behavioral health services in Louisiana and Texas. We are dedicated to offering a wide range of services and expertise to meet all the mental health needs of our patients, clients, and communities. Our dedication to our mission, "Providing quality healthcare services with dignity and professionalism", allows us to be known as a quality provider of mental health services across the United States.
Job Summary:
The Infection Control Coordinator (IC) coordinate IC activities for the facility to minimize patients, families and employees risk of exposure. The nurse provides assessment, surveillance, data collection, reporting, and education to employees, patients, and families according to Joint Commission, Federal and State Regulations, Oceans' Mission, policies and procedures, CDC and PI standards. Coordinates and communicates activities under the supervision of the IC Officer and DON.
Experience/Education:
Current State of Texas licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Must be familiar with surveillance techniques, reporting requirements for communicable diseases, data collection and compilation of data. Able to work closely with contract Infection Control Officer designated by the Administrator.
Skills/Knowledge:
Must be able to work in high stress and assess potential for patient escalation. The LVN must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to consistently achieve positive results with internal and external customers, be highly organized, have an understanding and sensitivity to serve culturally diverse and special needs population such as Chronically Mentally Ill, Geriatric, CD, as well as be versed in basic knowledge of normal physical and emotional development. Exhibits critical thinking abilities and applies them for continuous improvement of patient care. Demonstrates self-confidence and ability to think conceptually in leading and directing others.
Certifications/Licenses:
Must have a valid Driver's License. Current State of Texas licensure as a LVN. Shall be able to maintain CEU requirements to renew licensure, TIDE and CPR certifications and complete other educational requests as assigned and/or needed to increase skill level.
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