ASC Nurse Administrator - Louisville | No Weekends, Evenings, or On Call!!!
Description
CPIhealth is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals experiencing chronic pain. With state-of-the-art facilities, advanced technology, and a collaborative environment, we offer a platform for healthcare providers to excel in their specialties while making a profound difference in the lives of those we serve.
The ASC Nurse Administrator serves as a vital link between the larger vision of the organization and the delivery of effective, efficient, high quality patient care, in addition to assuring the ongoing competence of ASC staff. Directly oversee Ambulatory surgery center department. This position is vested with independent decision-making authority to implement strategies, programs, and patient care consistent with organization’s policies, goals and objectives, and company’s vision to achieve excellence in the delivery of nursing care to our patients. This role also serves as the Infection Control Director for the site which serves as the designated infection prevention and control officer for the facility, ensuring compliance with Indiana state regulations, CMS Conditions for Coverage, and ASC accreditation standards. This individual is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing an effective infection prevention and control program that protects patients, staff, and visitors, and ensures a safe environment of care.
Infection Prevention Program Oversight• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control Plan (IPCP) tailored to the ASC’s services, patient population, and risk factors.• Ensure infection prevention policies and procedures align with CMS, Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), AAAHC, and other regulatory and accrediting body standards.• Conduct infection surveillance, data collection, analysis, and reporting in compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.• Investigate and report infections, outbreaks, and adverse events in accordance with state-mandated reporting requirements.
Regulatory Compliance• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and Indiana state regulations for infection control in ASCs.• Prepare for and participate in surveys and inspections by ISDH, CMS, and accrediting bodies.• Ensure infection control practices meet state and federal requirements for environmental cleaning, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and employee health.
Education & Training• Develop and deliver ongoing infection control training and competency assessments for clinical and non-clinical staff.• Educate staff on infection prevention best practices, including hand hygiene, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe injection practices.
Performance Improvement• Lead infection control quality improvement initiatives.• Collaborate with leadership to evaluate infection prevention goals and ensure integration into the facility’s Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.• Participate in infection control committee meetings and contribute to development of facility-wide performance metrics related to infection prevention.
Collaboration & Consultation• Act as a resource to physicians, staff, and patients on matters related to infection prevention.• Work closely with clinical leaders to assess infection risks, develop mitigation strategies, and respond to identified infection control issues.• Serve as the liaison with ISDH and other external agencies regarding infection control and public health matters.