Infection Preventionist

Overview

At Tenet, your nursing skills can make a pivotal difference for the patients we treat and the communities we serve. You'll work in an enriching, rewarding environment where you'll have the resources to surpass your patients' needs. For our part, we'll give you ample tools and support – like competitive benefits, personalized mentorship, enhanced flexibility, and more – so you can take your health career where you always knew you could.

Success Profile

• Innovative
• Advocate
• Collaborative
• Person-Centered
• Resourceful
• Critical Thinker

Job Description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Vincent Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Responsibilities

• Provides related education to staff.
• May prepare simple cultures as required for environmental and individual studies.
• Reviews sterilization and disinfection techniques and recommends changes, as necessary.
• Responsible for investigation and monitoring of known or potential sources of suspected infections to determine source and ensure control.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; OR - Related health science
• Experience: 3-5 years clinical experience in an acute care facility.
• Licensure/Certification: - Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy; - CPR - National Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or obtain within 2 years of assuming the position.
• Education: - Preferred: - Academic degree in nursing (Bachelor's or master's degree); OR - Related health science

Organization Description

Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality healthcare to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements. Some of the distinctions we have received include designations as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement. We continue to be leaders in advanced treatments like ourCyberKnife Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program which offers a unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges. Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital #1 in Cardiology in the state and one of Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2023 and 2024, which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention. At Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a wide range of specialties and help support the overall health of our community. Join our team!

Employment Practices

• Our employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
• Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
• Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

Salary

$48.88 - $75.77
Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.

Tenet Testimonials

• Leila C., Registered Nurse: My co-workers are awesome here. I feel like I'm in a really supportive environment and can rely on the people I work with.

Our Competitive Benefits

• Learning and Education: Our online learning platform provides access to thousands of free courses to help you further your education – on your schedule.
• Graduate Medical Education Programs: We offer more than 100 residencies and fellowships within our GME programs, where you can gain more experience on treating the full range of diseases within your specialty.
• Leadership and Executive Development: Wherever you are in your career, our development programs are designed to take your professional growth to the next level.
• Coaching and Mentorship: You’ll have open dialogues between your supervisors and team members to continue developing your skills and leave a large impact on care.
• Military and Veterans Support: Through our skill and experience equivalency mapping, we can help you translate your skills learned in the military toward a successful civilian career. Learn more here.
• Healthcare Scholarships: We're invested in raising the next generation of health professionals, opening doors to more scholarships to help advance education for all.

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