Hai Outbreak Infection Preventionist Jobs in Texas

Strong written and verbal communication skills, leadership, facilitation, and time management skills.

Current knowledge of High Reliability principles, patient safety and performance improvement principles.

Skill and ability in Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as, in a collaborative, team environment.

Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

This is a PRN position with flexible scheduling.

Required within 1 year of hire: National Certified in Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology

6 years Healthcare or public health experience

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Bachelor's Degree in Laboratory Science, Nursing, Public Health, or other health-related field.

4 years Infection Control and Prevention or Epidemiology

Master's Degree in Laboratory Science, Nursing, Public Health, or other health-related field.

Certification in Infection Control (CBIC) required within 3 years of date of hire.

Minimum of two years’ experience strongly preferred in infection prevention practice.

Utilizes appropriate communication and data systems, participating in system upgrades and redesigns as appropriate to support all infection prevention activities.

Develops positive and effective relationships throughout the organization to promote teamwork, compliance, and support of Infection Prevention goals and initiatives.

Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by actively assisting and supporting departmental activities to ensure that expenses are reduced and/or meet the annual budget.

Provides consultative service to the organization with 24-hours coverage, 7 days a week for IP concerns.

Management, supervisory and/or experience as a health care educator preferred.

Experience in infection prevention and knowledge of principles of epidemiology and infectious diseases preferred.

Implements approved action plans, working with departmental managers; monitors results until areas of concern are resolved.

Full Medical, Dental, Vision and other insurance benefits

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, medical laboratory technology, or related healthcare field and a minimum of 3 years experience is required.

Performs surveillance related to infections and communicable diseases for Christiana Care.

1 year of experience in Infection Control with progressive responsibilities preferred.

Ability to exercise independent judgment with strong analytical capabilities, excellent interpersonal and oral, written, communication skills,

Working knowledge of OSHA, TJC, CDC, AIA and Texas DSHS compliance related to IC preferred.

Excellent computer, communication, and Information Systems skills.

Adept in principles of adult education required.

Certification Infection Control within 3 years of hire

Leads district wide program of HAI/AR and infection control by assigned districts.

Applies reports from the HAI/AR analytics team to develop prioritized responses in their region.

Responds to reported infection control breaches, outbreaks, and multi-drug resistant screening results for Georgia healthcare facilities.

Develops and communicates response targets and goals to regional district staff and other stakeholders.

Provide timely infection prevention and control consultation.

Conduct follow-up site assessments to ensure that the healthcare facility has implemented mitigation recommendations based on report findings.