Infection Preventionist Nurse Jobs

ChristianaCare is looking for an Infection Preventionist Nurse to work in a collaborative manner with all members of the healthcare system and community. The Infection Preventionist implements a system- wide infection prevention program aimed at supporting patient safety initiatives and provides education for staff, patients and visitors in the principles, policies and procedures related to infection prevention.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies trends, clusters, outbreaks or areas of concern and prepares action plans as appropriate.
• Implements approved action plans, working with departmental managers; monitors results until areas of concern are resolved.
• Performs surveillance related to infections and communicable diseases for Christiana Care.
• Maintains appropriate records and prepares reports for specific departments, Infection Prevention and Performance Improvement Committees, and others as required
• Receives calls as needed on weekends, nights, and holidays regarding Infection Prevention issues, i.e., patient placement, isolation precautions, equipment/environmental cleaning/disinfection. Will be on-call when assigned.

When you become an employee at ChristianaCare, you are joining a robust healthcare organization that truly cares about their patients and their caregivers. For the second consecutive year, Forbes magazine has ranked ChristianaCare as one of the best large health systems to work for in the United States! Guided by excellence and love, our Caregivers enjoy a multitude of employee benefits that include:

• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
• 12 week paid parental leave
• Diverse and Inclusive culture
• 403 (b) with an employer match
• Full Medical, Dental, Vision and other insurance benefits

Location: ChristianaCare Newark Campus with rotation to Wilmington and Cecil campuses.

Qualifications:

• Experience in infection prevention and knowledge of principles of epidemiology and infectious diseases preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, medical laboratory technology, or related healthcare field and a minimum of 3 years experience is required.
• Management, supervisory and/or experience as a health care educator preferred.

Special Requirements: CBIC certification (CIC) preferred on hire. If not certified, required to secure CIC within 2 years of hire as an Infection Preventionist.

About Christiana Care:

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs.

ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, medical aid units, two hospitals (1,227 beds), a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. We are continually ranked by US News & World Report as a Best Hospital. With our unique, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

EEO Statement: Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.