Infection Preventionist

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) RN Infection Preventionist today with HCA Florida Aventura Hospital.

Benefits

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a(an) RN Infection Preventionist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Infection Preventionist promotes and delivers high quality, patient-centered care by assisting with the administration of Infection Prevention policies, procedures and programs. As a member of the Infection Prevention program and team, the Infection Preventionist identifies, investigates, reports, and monitors the incidence of nosocomial infections among patients and personnel, and implements policies and procedures to prevent cross-contamination. The Infection Preventionist is also responsible for assisting with inservice programs related to infection prevention and infection control, and with the clinical aspects of the Employee Health Program, including pre-employment processing, occupational health testing and surveillance. 

• Participates in infection prevention surveys and surveillance/rounding, based on the organization's risk assessment plan, in accordance with state, federal and other reporting requirements. Evaluates environment, practices, products, devices, and equipment as relating to infection prevention.
• Applies epidemiologic principles and statistical methods, including risk stratification and benchmarking, to identify target populations, determine risk factors, design prevention and control strategies, analyze trends, and evaluate processes.
• Collects and analyzes data related to infection prevention and control. Assesses employees and their environment for injury/illness risks and reports potential patient/staff safety issues. Implements appropriate safety precautions and follow-up procedures to reduce nosocomial risks.
• Interprets data to determine when patients or employees are at acute risk for infection. Confers with medical and nursing staff to determine appropriate implementation of isolation precautions when indicated. Effectively allows or stops use of equipment dependent upon results of microbiological studies.
• Implements epidemiologic investigation during the occurrence of infections and infection clusters, using CDC criteria and evidence-based practice. Gathers and analyzes all pertinent data to determine if a confirmed infection is nosocomial in origin and to identify potential sources.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficacy of infection prevention activities, including methods of asepsis, sterilization, and disinfection. Monitors for communicability of contagious processes.
• Implements and conducts special studies when appropriate or requested by the Infection Control Committee Chairperson.
• Assists in coordinating prevention and containment efforts for potential infections, pandemics, and bioterrorist events.
• Provides regular written and/or verbal reports to administration and relevant committees, departments, personnel, and external agencies.
• Reports occurences of communicable diseases to federal, state, and local public health authorities, in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Maintains accurate records of nosocomial infections among patients and personnel, in compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Coordinates with other departments and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate implementation of infection prevention strategies in order to maintain continual readiness in meeting regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Assists in the development, assessment, reassessment, and implementation of the Infection Control/Employee Health Plan. Reviews and updates policies and protocols as needed to maintain compliance with regulations, standards and evidence-based guidelines.
• Acquires and maintains current, comprehensive knowledge and skills in the area of infection prevention, infection control, and epidemiology.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the specific conditions, diseases, and treatment therapies for the specific patient/health care worker population of the organization. Stays abreast of changing infection control practices and presents plan for compliance in a timely manner.
• Serves as a resource to hospital personnel and medical staff on patient placement, isolation, and other Interventions, to control or reduce infections or infectious risks among patients, personnel, medical staff and visitors.
• Establishes effective interpersonal relationships with physicians, nurses and all other members of the healthcare team. Communicates efficiently with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients, personnel, and related information

What qualifications you will need:

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma Or
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or health-related field
• 1+ years experience in a clinical setting Preferred
• 1+ years experience in Infection Control Preferred
• 1+ years experience in a leadership role Preferred
• Certification in Infection Control- CBIC certification within two years of hire

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital is 467-bed hospital. We are a fully accredited medical surgery hospital. We leverage the latest technologies and treatment protocols to meet healthcare needs. HCA Florida Aventura Hospital is designated a Level II Trauma Center. This is awarded by the Florida Department of Health. We are certified as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. Always offering the best for our patients. Aventura’s Comprehensive Community Cancer Program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Knowledgeably treating patience with urgency. We are an American College of Radiology accredited Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. We take screenings seriously.

Located in luxurious South Florida, we are a community rich in diversity. Our neighborhoods are infused with world class culture. A prime location means you will be surrounded by the very best South Florida has to offer. Reach your career and community goals with us.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our RN Infection Preventionist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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