Infection Preventionist

As an Infection Preventionist you will:

• Consult with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immune-suppressed patients.
• Implements an effective hospital-wide infection control program in keeping with Centers for Disease Control (CDC), TJC, and other regulatory agencies.
• Develops and updates isolation techniques and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice, rules, and regulations.
• Participates in maintaining policies and procedures which provide for a program of preventive activities for hospital personnel to include establishment of policies and procedures relating to exposure to infectious diseases and prevention of cross-contamination.
• Maintains a knowledge base of current infection prevention and control information through peer networking, internet access, published literature and professional
• In depth knowledge of HAI prevention practices, and hospital based HAI surveillance, using National Healthcare Safety Network protocols and analysis
• Ability to work with diverse professionals and to train and educate healthcare providers
• Executes walking rounds assessing segments of the patients at risk for infection and monitoring the use of transmission based precautions, CLABSI & CAUTI bundles, HH, PPE
• Travel across the system is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing or healthcare related field.
• Master’s degree in clinical specialty preferred.
• Current State RN license required (Or 1 year of Infection Preventionist experience)
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements.
• Advanced educational preparation in healthcare infection prevention.
• Preferably a minimum of one year in infection control practice.
• CIC certification preferred, required within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of 1 year Infection Preventionist experience
• Experience in Infection Control with basic knowledge of NHSN

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired hourly rate for this role?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Healthcare: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person