Infection Preventionist II

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate the organizational infection prevention program.
• Develop, interpret, and assist with implementation of infection prevention and control policies and protocols.
• Communicate infection prevention and control information and data to various committees and healthcare workers across the organization as assigned.
• Create educational goals, objectives, and strategies using learning principles and available educational tools and technology.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and learner outcomes.
• Facilitate compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Stay current on infection prevention and control regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Utilize PI methodology as a means of enacting change.
• Define the scope of the project and select appropriate PI tools to aid in efficiency, reliability, effectiveness and sustainability of the initiative.
• Maintain and monitor process and outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability.
• Participate in PI committees, teams and initiatives as indicated.
• Assess risk of occupational exposures to infectious disease.
• Develop (or assist with) rates and trends of occupational exposures.
• Develop (or assist with) immunization and screening programs.
• Apply work restrictions or recommendations related to communicable diseases or exposure.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or related field.
• Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC©) preferred by CBIC.
• North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology (SPICE) 1&2 certification.
• At least one or more years of infection prevention experience.

Qualifications

• Passionate healthcare professional.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Full-time position with standard hours of 40 per week.

Legal Employer

Nash Hospitals Entity: Nash UNC Health Care Organization Unit: NGH Infection Control Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: NASH HC Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes