RN Infection Control Specialist-Patient Safety and Quality

Responsibilities

• Supports the Infection Prevention and Control manager in the development, training, and implementation of the campus Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Programs.
• Serves as knowledge expert in IPC practice, processes, surveillance methodologies, products, equipment, policies, and regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Utilizes organizational resources to act as an advocate for the safe and timely delivery of care with accountability for integrating services that facilitate One Best Practice for patient care related to Infection Prevention and Control issues.
• Serves as a knowledge expert in IPC practice, processes, surveillance methodologies, products, equipment, policies, and regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Provides support for the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control program as follows:
• Performs infection prevention and control surveillance using EPIC’s Bugsy program.
• Counsels on infection prevention and control practices.
• Communicates publicly reportable diseases to the appropriate health department.
• Participates in facility Environment of Care Rounds and documents findings appropriately.
• Participates in facility and system committees as applicable.
• Mitigates risks associated with patient infections present upon admission.
• Mitigates risks contribution to healthcare-associated infections.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: ADN, BSN, or BS in applicable health field.
• Required Licenses: [Ohio, United States] Registered Nurse RN license Certification in Infection Control (CIC) obtained within 3 years of hire.
• Minimum Work Experience: 5 years’ experience in bedside nursing in an acute care facility Over 2 years of Infection Prevention and Control experience preferred.