CASY-MSCCN Jobs

Hours of Work :

8:00am - 5:00pm

Days Of Week :

Monday - Friday

Work Shift :

8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description :

Minimum Job Qualifications

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum years in field previous to employment: Minimum of seven (7) years experience in the discipline and five (5) years leadership experience

Position Responsibilities

1. Directs the development and implementation of programs and practices designed to ensure appropriate surveillance and other measures are taken to identify trends, clusters, and outliers of Healthcare acquired and selected community acquired infections, and used to support interventional activities to decrease patient morbidity/mortality and excess hospital stay

2. Oversees the continued development of the TheraDoc Electronic Surveillance Program, EPIC, and other data- mining resources as appropriate to allow continued enhancements and implementation of infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship programs system-wide

3. Serves as a consultant to administration, medical staff, department managers, employees, patients, and the community regarding infection control practices

4. Integrates theory and practice of microbiological applications to enable the detection of potential microbial pathogens in the environment of care; Oversees the adoption of evidence-based infection prevention practices

5. Oversees activities necessary for mandatory requirements related to public reporting of Infection Control data

6. Develops or Provides leadership in the development of the design and implementation of educational programs as required by regulatory agencies for all employees

7. Develops and reviews infection control policies to ensure that current practice meets professional and regulatory standards

8. Following notification, Implements the investigation, identification, and follow-up of patients exposed to significant communicable diseases.

9. Establishes mechanisms for the reporting of communicable diseases to the appropriate city, state, or regional health authorities as required by law

10. Provides leadership and expertise in assessment and action planning related to DNV, TJC, and CDC recommendations and standards; Participates in continuous survey readiness programs

11. Develops and Implements orientation programs for infection control

Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

1. Ability to discuss NHSN reporting strategies and requirements -- Ability to conduct & interpret quantitative/qualitative analysis -- Advanced computer skills & knowledge of data systems

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023

• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023

• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee’s compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employee’s exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.