Infection Control & Nursing Compliance Coordinator

🌟 Now Hiring: Infection Control & Nursing Compliance Coordinator 🌟
Make a meaningful impact in patient safety, employee health, and healthcare compliance.
Infection Control & Nursing Compliance Coordinator

• Provide infection control education during employee orientation and reinforce expectations related to infection prevention practices.
• Conduct routine infection control rounds throughout assigned areas.
• Identify infection control concerns, gaps, or needed follow-up during rounds.
• Communicate findings to appropriate leaders and departments.
• Coordinate and follow up on corrective actions until needs are addressed.
• Maintain accurate records of infection control rounds, findings, recommendations, and completed follow-up.
• Support ongoing infection prevention initiatives, audits, and regulatory compliance activities.

• Track and maintain accurate employee health records in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor employee health documentation, required screenings, immunizations, testing, and expiration or renewal dates.
• Audit employee health records for completeness and compliance.
• Follow up with employees and leaders regarding missing, incomplete, or overdue documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and secure handling of employee health information.
• Coordinate immunization clinics and related health services for staff and clients.
• Maintain documentation of immunization clinics, participation, and completed services.

• Conduct audits of nursing compliance documentation and related processes.
• Track laboratory orders and results to ensure timely completion and follow-up.
• Scan and file laboratory results and other clinical documentation into the appropriate section of the electronic health record.
• Track outside-provider appointments and ensure appointment paperwork, consult notes, test results, and recommendations are placed in the appropriate medical record.
• Identify missing or incomplete documentation and coordinate timely resolution.
• Maintain organized tracking systems, logs, and audit records.
• Assist with preparation for internal reviews, surveys, audits, and regulatory inspections.

• Monitor supplies for expiration dates and remove or report expired items according to policy.
• Review inventory levels and identify supplies that are low or require replenishment.
• Order replacement supplies in a timely manner.
• Maintain supply-ordering records and assist with appropriate inventory control.
• Communicating supply needs, shortages, and expiration concerns appropriate leadership.

• Collaborate effectively with providers, nursing staff, ancillary services, laboratories, pharmacies, outside providers, and organizational leadership.
• Maintain professional communication and timely follow-up on assigned responsibilities.
• Protect confidential patient and employee information.
• Follow all organizational policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Healthcare, nursing, infection prevention, medical records, or compliance experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records and document management systems preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, tracking, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple departments.

• Licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, certified medical assistant, or other healthcare-related certification.
• Experience with infection prevention, employee health, healthcare audits, or regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of immunization documentation, laboratory tracking, and medical-record requirements.

• Infection prevention and control
• Regulatory and nursing compliance
• Recordkeeping and documentation accuracy
• Auditing and follow-through
• Organization and time management
• Communication and collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality and professionalism
• Problem-solving and accountability

• Ability to work in a healthcare environment and travel between assigned areas as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform routine rounds.
• Ability to use a computer and electronic health record systems for extended periods.
• Ability to handle routine office and clinical documentation responsibilities.

🤝 Equal Opportunity Employer

Perimeter Behavioral Health is committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 

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