Infection Preventionist - Full Time - Days

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job evaluates quality of patient care and patient outcomes related to healthcare-associated infections. Collects, prepares and analyzes healthcare associated infection data, presents infection data, makes recommendations for action. Monitors employee compliance in use of barrier precautions and infection prevention measures. Prepares and presents educational offerings for staff and serves as a resource to all departments and personnel. Implements programs to protect the healthcare workers, visitors, and others in the healthcare environment, and sets and recommends policies and procedures to prevent adverse events.

Education

Required - Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, public health, medical technology, biology, or related health sciences field;

OR

Registered nurse with current RN license in state of practice.

Work Experience

Required - 5 years of nursing or healthcare experience.

Preferred - Infection control experience.

Certifications

Preferred - Certification in infection control within 2 year of hire or BSN.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of infectious disease process, patient care practices, aseptic technique and other principles of infection transmission and prevention.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout required job processes.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

Job Duties

• Maintains accurate documentation.
• Provides ongoing infection control education to all healthcare workers.
• Ensures committee participation.
• Interprets and implements regulatory agencies laws, regulations and standards.
• Conducts surveillance activities to identify infections.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Maintains performance improvement activities.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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