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Company Overview Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations. Job Description The Infection Control / Employee Health Coordinator oversees these programs and ensure all meet hospital needs and comply with policies, state and federal law, and The Joint Commission standards. Duties include performing infection control surveillance, prevention, and enforcement activities for infant, toddler, preschool, school-age, adolescent and young adult (up to age 21) patients, staff education, patients and families education, and development of policies and procedures. Also, monitoring the employee health program, including screening applicants, educating staff, providing referrals as requested and tracking sick incidents. Works collaboratively with the Infection Control Committee Chairperson in providing clinical authority over the infection control and prevention program. Key Responsibilities: Collects and analyzes data and statistics and prepare reports for designated hospital committees. Reports to appropriate internal and external organizations as indicated Demonstrates knowledge of Infection Surveillance/Control to provide consultation to hospital departments Demonstrates knowledge and skills to develop Infection Control presentation for monthly New Employee Orientation program and annual in-service programs Develops and implements program for employee screening and immunization according to Infection Control policies. "Employee Health TB Screening," Employee Health Rubella and Rubeola Screening," and "Employee Health Varicella Screening" Develops and implements program to monitor/record employee illnesses/infectious disease occurrence according to Infection Control Policies:"Employee/Volunteer Infectious Illnesses," and "Infection Control Employee Health Screening and Vaccinations Coordinates Hospital Infection Control Committee functions and activities; participates in other hospital committees as assigned by supervisor Provides data and reports to various internal and external reporting systems Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Nursing RN Licensure in WA. 3 years Acute Care Nursing In-depth knowledge of OSHA & Joint Commission requirements Basic Life Support (BLS) Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Nursing Certificate in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) At least 3 years of infection control and/or employee health experience The pay range for this position is $33.79-$57.94/hourly Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity. Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida. Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!