Infection Control Nurse 2, Corp Quality & Accred Ops

Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 27,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.
Everything we do at Baptist Health, we do to the best of our ability. That includes supporting our team with extensive training programs, millions of dollars in tuition assistance, comprehensive benefits and more. Working within our award-winning culture means getting the respect and support you need to do your best work ever. Find out why we're all in for helping you be your best.

Description:

Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates the Infection Control Program. Coordinates and conducts surveillance, develops, reviews and implements prevention and infection control policies and procedures, collects, analyzes and communicates infection control data and information, coordinates internal and external infection control risk assessments including new products/processes, renovation and construction, monitors regulatory, accrediting and licensing agency guidelines and regulations and integrates same into infection control program, conducts cluster and outbreak investigations in collaboration with other departments in the hospital, coordinates reporting to public health authorities, plans and provides formal and informal infection control education to staff, medical staff and the community, collaborates with hospital, BHSF, local, state and federal authorities in Emergency Management planning, serves as a resource and consultant to Senior Leaders, the medical staff including licensed independent practitioners (LIPs), employees and volunteers. Estimated salary range for this position is $76086.40 - $101194.91 / year depending on experience.

Note: This opening will be supporting BHMG.

Qualifications:

Degrees: Bachelors Licenses & Certifications: Registered Nurse CBIC Certification In Infection Control Additional Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Nursing - BSN. Experience shall be defined as 3 years minimum as a practicing infection control practitioner or 3 years clinical hospital experience required. Infection Control Certification required within one year of promotion or hire date. Minimum Required Experience: 3 Years
EOE, including disability/vets