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Company

Cleveland Clinic
Address , Weston, 33331, Fl
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary
Expires 2023-07-21
Posted at 11 months ago
Job Description
Cleveland Clinic Florida is ranked number one in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and is a top hospital in Florida according to U.S. News and World Reports. Join Cleveland Clinic Weston as an Infection Preventionist and become a part of a supportive environment where everyone excels and is valued for what they bring to the team.
As an Infection Preventionist, you will be responsible for implementing, promoting, and maintaining an active infection prevention program. In our collaborative environment, you will work closely with our Senior Director of Quality to conduct surveillance and investigate activities, analyze data, educate our caregivers, and create policies.
Our ideal caregiver is someone who:
  • Is detail-oriented.
  • Is knowledgeable in Infection Prevention.
  • Excels in a fast-paced environment.
  • Is willing to learn.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Utilizes knowledge of microbiology, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of patient care equipment.
  • Complies with mandates for state and federal public reporting of hospital acquired infections.
  • Coordinates the annual infection prevention risk assessment, review and evaluation of the organization's infection prevention plan. Reports communicable diseases as required by the Ohio Department of Health.
  • Provides recommendations for improvement.
  • Provides education and serves as a consultant to various levels of care providers.
  • Conducts surveillance for hospital acquired infections; analyzes data. Generates reports, identifies trends.
  • Coordinates infection prevention committee meetings and other related activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Develops and implements infection prevention policies and procedures.
  • Collaborates with health departments in complying with issues related to outbreaks and control of communicable diseases.
  • Conducts audits on infection prevention practices.
  • Investigates clusters of infections, outbreaks.

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Microbiology or closely related field.
  • RN preferred.

Certifications:

  • (CBIC) required after two years of hire date.
  • Certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.

Work Experience:

  • Minimum of three years of experience in nursing, infection prevention or medical technology.
  • Strong communication, clinical assessment and computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other related programs).

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.


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