Registered Nurse (RN) - Infection Prevention - St. Mary's Hospital

Responsible for

• Management of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) activities
• Coordination and support for the implementation of a system-wide infection control and prevention program
• Identification, prevention, and elimination/reduction of sources of infection
• Implementation and monitoring of processes to reduce hospital-associated infections (HAI)
• Ensuring compliance with infection control standards, meeting all local, State, and Federal regulatory requirements

Essential Functions

• Applies epidemiologic principles and statistical methods, including risk stratification to identify target populations, analyzes trends and risk factors, and designs and evaluates prevention and control strategies
• Performs surveillance using NHSN criteria, documentation, and investigation of HAI through review of admission diagnoses, laboratory results, isolation, patient records, consultation requests, post-discharge surveillance, and autopsy findings
• Utilizes computer-based programs for tracking, reporting, and disseminating information from surveillance activities
• Prepares statistical reports utilizing epidemiologic principles to identify and analyze infection trends
• Investigates, documents, and reports infection control issues to the manager and IPC/Quality Committee
• Investigates infection outbreaks utilizing laboratory results in consultation with the IPC Manager, Infectious Disease Physician, County/State public health departments, and, if necessary, the Center for Disease Control
• Functions as an integral part of quality/performance improvement initiatives
• Participates in environmental rounds and construction risk assessments for inpatient, outpatient, and off-site patient care areas by identifying infection prevention issues with the multidisciplinary health care team and providing sound interventions to maintain patient, visitor, and associate safety
• Serves as a content expert and educational resource for health care providers, ancillary staff, patients, families, and the public, providing education and increasing awareness of HAI and IPC measures
• Serves as a leader, mentor, and role model through collaboration and knowledge sharing with facility personnel, as well as with other healthcare professionals within and outside the facility
• Collaborates in the fiscal management of the service through evaluation of technology and products for infection prevention, incorporating fiscal assessments into program evaluation

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or healthcare related field (required)
• Master's degree in Nursing or healthcare related field (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification in Infection Control (CIC), awarded by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) (required within 3 years)
• Completion of advanced education in Infection Prevention at the time of hire (preferred)

Experience

• 2 years experience in direct patient care or a related healthcare field (preferred)
• Infection control/prevention experience (preferred)

Pay

Range: Minimum: $38.63 Maximum: $61.82

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support