فني صحة عامة (مكافحة عدوى) - (خدمة مدنية)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Surveillance of ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.

- Continuously maintains proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.

- Identify risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.

- Coordinates successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to Hospital Policies and Procedures, MSD by laws, Saudi Central Board for Health Specialties, and Joint Commission standards.

- Participates in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

- Uses first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

- Promotes patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

- Collaborates with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

- Quickly responds to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

- Sustains quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.

- Follows all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

- Participates in CQI&PS System Control Activities, Staff Development, Environmental Safety Awareness and Fire and Safety Practices, Disaster, CPR and Infection Control.

- Performs other applicable task and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.

PERSONAL QUALITIES/SKILLS REQUIRED:

-  Ability to work with and maintain confidential patient information.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability todocument and communicate accurate patient observations, care, and outcomes of care.

-  Ability to triage multiple patient care or equipment related issues.

- Strong problem-solving skills dealing with technical and interpersonal issues.

- Ability to work in a team environment and to collaborate with a variety of staff members in a positive manner.

-  Ability to operate a computer.-Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism.