Infection Preventionist - Infection Control - Full Time/Days - Req# 1896139458

Job Objective :

The Infection Preventionist provides assistance to the Infection Prevention Manager for the surveillance and prevention of infectious disease in the hospitalized patients, employees, volunteers, visitors, and licensed independent practitioners. The Infection Preventionist is under the direct Supervisor of the Infection Prevention Manager. The Infection Preventionist provides coverage and has authority to implement Infection Prevention or Public Health control measures in the absence of the Manager or Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Non-Essential Duties:

• Community education.
• Other miscellaneous duties as required.
• Clerical work such as office filing, typing of reports and answering telephones.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Antelope Valley Health District Infection Prevention Program and meeting regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of hospital microbiology for interpretation of cultures and their relationship to infection acquired through infection control experience or epidemiology classes.
• Knowledge of current state, county and federal regulations regarding infection prevention practices.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills to complete risk assessments, data trending, and development of performance improvement strategies.
• Skilled in being a change agent and motivating staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills including verbal communication for staff education, patient interaction as needed, and medical staff.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite and MS Outlook.

Abilities

• Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times.
• Ability to prepare Spreadsheets, Graphs, Charts and PowerPoint presentations.

AVH Values: All AVH employees will effectively demonstrate these values:

• Excellence – We take pride in our work, are goal-oriented, and on a never-ending quest for top tier quality.
• Accountability & Ownership – We fully complete tasks, are transparent, effectively communicate, and recognize that what we do reflects on us.
• Teamwork – We build trusting relationships, promote a sense of community, and are respectful of everyone. Success is about the whole team.
• Patients Come First – We listen actively and communicate with our patients and families, placing safety as a top priority.
• Tenderness & Compassion – We have genuine empathy, show kindness, and encourage and advocate for each other.
• Initiative & Innovation – Our can-do attitudes, creativity, and resourcefulness empower us to improve the patient’s experience, solve our own problems, make timely decisions, and look for opportunities to add value.
• Integrity & Honesty – We tell the truth at all times, speak up when something is wrong, and do the right thing when no one is looking.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, epidemiology, microbiology, or public health required.

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

AVH Conduct/Compliance Expectations :

• Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties
• Conforms with required and appropriate Joint Commission requirements
• Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters
• Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines
• Ability to adhere to the department dress code
• Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education
• Ability to follow the Code of Conduct
• Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties
• Display a willingness to work as a team player
• Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, managers and other hospital staff
• Ability to adhere with AVH Leaves of Absence Policy
• Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVH Board of Directors
• Ability to adhere with AVH Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
• Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Compliance & Integrity Program and its established policies.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information
• Ability to organize work and establish priorities
• Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations
• Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVH
• Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed both in an office and facility environment.
• Potential exposure to biohazards-blood borne infectious waste and ability to use PPE.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, sit, and perform bending and twisting.
• Ability to administer vaccinations as needed.
• Must be able to make rounds within hospital and conduct patient/family interviews as well as conduct education throughout hospital as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry 20lbs.

A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.

NOTE: THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY PEOPLE ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB. THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR THE PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

Education:

Required Licensure and/or Certifications: