Highlights
Founded in 1971 by CEO and President Ernesto Gomez, PHD, CentroMed has grown from a community-based program focused on providing culturally competent care for underserved populations, to a network of high-quality healthcare clinics across San Antonio and New Braunfels providing full- service health and dental care to all populations, regardless of income limitations. CentroMed is 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that provides healthcare for all populations is a primary care provider and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with multiple locations throughout San Antonio and the New Braunfels area.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | San Antonio, TX |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1971 |
| Website | https://centromedsa.com/ |
Description
Description
COMPANY OVERVIEW
CentroMed is 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that provides healthcare for all populations is a primary care provider and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with multiple locations throughout San Antonio and the New Braunfels area. Over the past 50 years, CentroMed has changed lives while remaining dedicated to the mission and vision of being a premier healthcare provider in the community. Join our team of dedicated professionals in providing comprehensive care and quality customer service to our community.
Founded in 1971 by CEO and President Ernesto Gomez, PHD, CentroMed has grown from a community-based program focused on providing culturally competent care for underserved populations, to a network of high-quality healthcare clinics across San Antonio and New Braunfels providing full- service health and dental care to all populations, regardless of income limitations.
We are a mission focused organization that wants to be the heart of our communities. We invite you to visit CentroMed and discover how we can be your medical home.
MISSION
We improve lives through improving the well-being of families through high quality, compassionate health care.
CORE VALUES
RESPECT We treat all persons with dignity and compassion
INTEGRITY We build trust through honesty, word and deed
EXCELLENCE We use best practices to deliver exceptional quality care
AFFORDABILITY We manage resources to provide affordable health care
TEAMWORK We work together as a team in the interest of patient care
JOB SUMMARY:
We are searching for our next SUPER STAR!! The Infection Control Nurse LVN is responsible for planning and implementing surveillance, prevention and control of infection for areas within the scope of the clinic. The Infection Control Nurse LVN serves as an active member of the Safety & Infection Control Committee, coordinates reporting as required by state and local health agencies and maintains current level of knowledge by participation in seminars pertinent in infection control.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for organization-wide implementation of the Infection Control Plan.
- Coordinates data collection relating to the occurrence of nosocomial and significant non-nosocomial infection among patients.
- Implements, coordinates and evaluates measures designed to prevent and control infection within the clinic.
- Collaborates with health care providers in identifying appropriate employee health follow-up related to prevention and control of disease exposure.
- Coordinates and performs field compliance reviews and assessment of written standards across the organization pertaining to employee health and Infection Control, Medication Management, Waived Testing, Provision of Care, Medical Equipment Management Joint Commission standards and National Patient Safety Goals.
- Coordinates employee health in-service educational programs for personnel in collaboration with supervisors and/or managers.
- Establishes and conducts a surveillance program for infection control as required by the Safety & Infection Control Committee.
- Actively participates in CentroMed's Compliance Performance Improvement Program with regular reporting of activities.
- Disseminates information related to infection control to the entire organization.
- Responsible for the development and ongoing refinement of infection prevention policies and procedures based on evidence-based guidelines.
- Provides training and orientation to staff on infection control.
- Understands and upholds CentroMed's mission and values relating to ethics, integrity, safety, corporate responsibility and objectives
- Actively participates in maintaining high levels of excellent customer service internally and externally
- Abides by all policies and procedures set forth by CentroMed
- Ensure the protection and security of all personal, confidential and identifiable information in a professional and responsible manner and carry out all measures to prevent from any unauthorized disclosures. Demonstrating and maintaining the standards and requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Assists in training new employees in performing their job duties as requested.
- Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
- Performs other duties assigned.
- Work must be performed on-site as designated
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE
- Competitive Compensation
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Retirement Plans 403(B)- Company Match Contributions
- Basic Life Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance for your Spouse & Children
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Wellness Employee Assistance (EAP)
- Travel Reimbursement
- Critical Illness insurance, hospital indemnity, accident insurance - These are additional benefits that fit your needs & lifestyle & help you feel extra protected
- Additional benefits include: 6 paid company holidays, plus (2) extra floating holidays, paid time off/ vacation time, career development opportunities and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work life balance, innovation, & teamwork.
- Benefits start after 30 days
- Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Vocational Nursing. Must be currently licensed with the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. CPR Certification.
Experience: Experience from a clinic or hospital preferred.
Other: Bilingual/Bicultural Spanish
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Must be able to meet the attendance requirements of the position.
- Must not pose a threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
- Physical ability to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted.
- Must be able to deliver excellent customer service, externally and internally
CentroMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
About Company
History
El Centro del Barrio (CDB), which began doing business as CentroMed in 2001, was founded in 1971, operating one counseling program for children and adolescents. CDB was an outgrowth of the National Institutes of Mental Health-funded and Our Lady of the Lake University-sponsored Mexican-American Mental Health Education Project, which aimed to increase the number of Mexican-American social workers providing culturally-competent mental health services in San Antonio’s Westside and Southside barrios. Faced with a loss of funding, CDB’s community advisory board opted in 1973 to incorporate as a nonprofit in order to secure the independent funding needed to continue providing services.
In the mid-1970s, medical residents from the School of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio conducted health screenings on a elderly CDB clients, finding a disturbing prevalence of undiagnosed medical conditions. These findings raised awareness among CDB staff and community members of the severe shortage of affordable, culturally competent, and geographically accessible primary care services on the Southside. In 1979 CDB opened its first medical clinic, staffed by one physician and one midlevel provider. The clinic was overwhelmed from the start, and in 1981 CDB opened its flagship medical clinic, the South Park Medical Care Clinic.
Responding to the needs of San Antonio’s most vulnerable residents, CDB has expanded steadily ever since. The first dental clinic was opened in 1987, with the opening of the OB-Gyn/perinatal clinic following in 1988. The Health Care for the Homeless program, through which CDB now co-locates clinics with six area homeless shelters, started in 1989. The Ryan White program, which provides early intervention services for people recently diagnosed with HIV infection, was begun in 1992, as was the Somerset Rural Clinic, serving an area in far southern Bexar County with no other physician services. The Lanier Student Health Center, which serves 14 elementary, middle, and high schools with high rates of poverty, dropout, and teen pregnancy, opened in 1994. The South Park Dental Clinic opened in 2000, and the Southside Clinic followed in 2001.
Several important partnerships were forged over the decades. In addition to the significant federal support received for the Community Health Center, Health Care for the Homeless, and Ryan White programs, CDB became affiliated with the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County in 1980, and United Way continues to provide significant support for a number of CDB programs. A partnership with Methodist Healthcare Ministries, begun in 1996, provides major support for care of the low-income uninsured, including the homeless. Affiliation in 1997 with the University Health System allows CDB to provide a primary care medical home for patients enrolled in CareLink, the public health care program for the low-income and uninsured. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health Care is a major partner in the care of uninsured pregnant women and infants. A partnership with the Kronkosky Charitable Foundation has allowed CDB to build the South Park Dental Clinic and implement the Precious Minds parenting education program in 2002. A number of other federal, state, and local partnerships have provided CDB with funding and in-kind support, and have allowed CDB to integrate services across disciplines and systems.
Commitment to Customer Service
Our consumer-majority Board of Directors monitor and ensure that customer service is evident at all service sites.
Mission
CentroMed is an integrated primary care clinic that provides accessible services of superior quality.
Vision
CentroMed will be a Premier Primary Care Clinic recognized for quality customer service, clinical excellence, comprehensive care and responsiveness to community needs.
Values
Respect: Committed to treat all persons with dignity and compassion.
Integrity: Committed to build trust through honesty, word and deed.
Development: Committed to personal and professional growth.
Excellence: Committed to superior performance, quality care, creative thinking and teamwork.
Stewardship: Committed to maximize our human & financial resources for the care of our community, especially medically underserved residents.
Organizational & Professional Credits
Accredited, The Joint Commission
Member Agency, United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County
Member, Texas Association of Community Health Centers
Member, National Association of Community Health Centers
Member, Community Health Network of South Texas
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