Infection Preventionist
Job Summary
The Infection Preventionist coordinates the infection control program in the hospital. The designated person will be given the authority to implement and enforce the Program policies, coordinate all infection prevention and control activities within the hospital, and facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions. The Infection Preventionist will ensure the IP program is in compliance with professional, state, federal and regulatory standards designed to reduce or eliminate spread of infections outbreaks in the facility and to monitor patient care for compliance with established standards.
Responsibilities
- Provides related education to staff, patients and visitors as needed.
- Conducts rounding, audits, tracers, and just-in-time education.
- Performs daily surveillance and reporting.
- Participates in root cause analyses and strategic meetings regarding infection prevention initiatives.
Qualifications
- Minimum Requirements:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or related health science.
- Experience: 3 - 5 years clinical experience in acute care facility.
- Certifications: Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy. CPR. Must have National Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or obtain within 2 years of assuming the position; AHA BLS.
- Preferred Requirements:
- Education: Academic degree in nursing (Bachelors or Masters degree) or related health science.
- Experience: 1 year working in Infection Prevention in acute care setting.
About the Role
The Infection Preventionist coordinates the infection control program in the hospital. The designated person will be given the authority to implement and enforce the Program policies, coordinate all infection prevention and control activities within the hospital, and facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions. The Infection Preventionist will ensure the IP program is in compliance with professional, state, federal and regulatory standards designed to reduce or eliminate spread of infections outbreaks in the facility and to monitor patient care for compliance with established standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Pay
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Schedule
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status