Infection Preventionist Jobs

Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
• Received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors patients for the occurrence of communicable diseases, HAIs, and resistant and epidemiologically important organisms.
• Monitors infectious diseases and epidemiologically significant organisms occurring in the community via laboratory reports and public health reports.
• Assists in maintaining an infection surveillance, prevention and control program based on the organization’s risk assessment and plan, in accordance with state, federal, and other reporting requirements.

Monitors cleaning processes throughout the facility, including high level disinfection and sterilization procedures.

• Collects, manages and analyzes surveillance data using standardized methodology and defined criteria Maintains departmental records to be in compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.

• Reports surveillance /laboratory data, findings and analyses to the appropriate committees, patient care units, personnel, and external agencies
• Assists in developing and maintaining evidence-based infection prevention and control policies and protocols in accordance with regulatory, government and accrediting/licensing agency requirements and recommendations of relevant professional organizations.
• Recommends isolation precautions according to the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Identifies and evaluates clusters of infections and potential outbreak, investigates and implements control measures.

• Evaluates products, devices and equipment relating to infection prevention and control.

• Investigates exposures to communicable disease and initiates appropriate measures to prevent the transmission of disease.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficacy of infection prevention and control strategies. Collaborates with other departments throughout the facility to design and implement strategies to prevent HAIs and transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms and other epidemiologically important organisms.

• Collaborates with employee health personnel on matters such as exposure management and immunization.

• Participates in orientation programs and required annual education program.

• Develops or obtains educational materials and programs, as needed, for personnel, patients and visitors.

• Provides education on hand hygiene, aseptic technique, infection prevention and control strategies, antiseptics and disinfectants, specific infectious diseases, and other related health care issues.

• Works with facilities management and other personnel to evaluate infection risks associated with renovation and construction projects and identify control measures.

• Assists the organization to evaluate and maintain readiness for state, federal, and accrediting agency surveys.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and ability to obtain, enter and manage data using a computer
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Infection Control practices

• Communication skills

• Problem Solving

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or other healthcare-related field

• If not nursing degree, other healthcare related field with APIC Certified in Infection Control or similar certification and/or training/experience

• Two to five years’ position-related experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Bachelors in Nursing

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Licensed in the state of Kansas if a license if applicable.
• Kansas Registered Nurse License or Compact Multi State RN license if applicable.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

• Certified Professional in Infection Control and Prevention (CIC)

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.