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Infection Preventionist – Infection Prevention and Control

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center is internationally recognized for our focus on personalized cancer care and translational research. The mission of Moffitt is clear, focused, and fully stated in nine words, “To contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.” With a tradition of excellence that began with the first patient admission in 1986, dedicated Moffitt physicians, scientists, and staff members have remained committed to excellence in an atmosphere characterized by kindness, caring, and hope.

Position Highlights:

In coordination with department leadership, implements the infection control plan and infection prevention activities for the Cancer Center's patients, visitors and team members; utilizes principles of epidemiology to identify, investigate, control, monitor and report health care associated infections; conducts audits to ensure compliance with policy and regulatory/accrediting agencies; collaborates with multiple teams to develop prevention & control strategies and provide feedback to sustain improvements.

The Ideal Candidate:

• 1 (one) to 3 (three) years’ experience in Infection Prevention & Control in an acute healthcare environment required.
• Computer proficiency in outlook, word, power point and excel ideal.
• NHSN data surveillance, collection and analysis preferred.
• Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Manager to develop, implement, review and revise Infection Prevention & Control policies and procedures based on current scientific literature and regulatory guidelines (APIC, SHEA, CDC, JC, OSHA, and CMS).
• Conduct ongoing surveillance of healthcare acquired infections utilizing NHSN criteria; Data from medical record such as clinical findings, laboratory results & other diagnostic tests, patient observation, and consult with nurses, physicians and other healthcare workers.
• Provide Just In Time correction as indicated when non-compliance identified.
• Participate in annual goal setting and self-evaluation.
• Participate in product evaluation and implementation.
• Participate actively in professional organizations such as APIC, FPIC or BAPIC Support and /or participate in nursing research related to Infection Prevention & Control.
• Prepare, present and/or submit data for the Infection Control Committee and other Committees, as indicated.
• Consult with Occupational Health regarding development of occupational exposure prevention and follow up policies/procedures.
• Conduct hand hygiene and isolation compliance monitoring throughout the Center.
• Notify Manager of increase in infection rate trend, cluster of infection or identification of unusual.
• Analyze data regarding healthcare associated infections.
• Demonstrate initiative for learning and growth in the field of infection control by achieving and maintaining Certification in Infection Control.
• Collaborate with department directors/managers to develop, revise and review policies and procedures that include infection prevention & control requirements.
• Perform patient care compliance audits with focus on infection prevention care bundles.
• Enter data into appropriate system to allow for proper analysis and reporting of infections.
• Assess environment for compliance with infection prevention & control practices, including construction/renovation areas.
• Participate in performance improvement and/or process improvement activities, as directed.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, public health, epidemiology, medical technology, or related field required. If degree is not in nursing, a master's degree is required.
• Certification in infection control and BLS is preferred.

Location: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute · Infection Prevent & Ctrl
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, Day Shift