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The Valley Health System

COORDINATOR INFECTION PREVENTION (FT DAYS)

The Valley Health System, Henderson, Nevada, us, 89077

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COORDINATOR INFECTION PREVENTION (FT DAYS)

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The Valley Health System

located in

Henderson, Nevada .

About Henderson Hospital Henderson Hospital is a member of The Valley Health System, an acute care hospital located in Henderson, NV that offers emergency care, surgical services, cardiovascular care, women’s health and maternity services including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, outpatient wound care and two freestanding emergency departments. Accredited as an Advanced Primary Heart Attack Center, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, and bronze-level Geriatric Emergency Department. Honored by the Leapfrog Group as a Top General Hospital, a Top Teaching Hospital, and earned the “A” Patient Safety Grade. Named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Fortune and Premier’s PINC AITM.

Benefit Highlights

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Comprehensive education and training center

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies

Job Description Responsible for assisting with implementation and maintenance of the Infection Control Program’s surveillance and serves as a resource to all hospital departments, participating in identified projects or groups related to Infection Control.

Responsibilities

Assist with implementation and maintenance of the infection control program’s surveillance.

Serve as a resource to all hospital departments.

Participate in identified projects or groups related to infection control.

Qualifications

Shift : Full Time Days

Education : Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Clinical Microbiology, or other health‑related science required. Master’s in Nursing, Education, Epidemiology, Public Health, Clinical Microbiology, or other health‑related science preferred.

Experience : Two (2) to five (5) years clinical experience in a health‑related field required; One (1) year experience in Infection Prevention or epidemiology preferred.

Technical Skills : Computer proficiency including word processing, spreadsheet and database skills.

License/Certification : Current State of Nevada license in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or other related health science if applicable. Eligible to become certified in Infection Prevention within two years of employment.

Other : Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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