Regional Infection Preventionist – 6 Positions Jobs in Ohio

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:

of CDC, JC, OSHA, and CMS requirements helpful. Two years experience as ICP preferred (with CIC certification).

Previous teaching experience with ability to teach hospital and medical staff. Working knowledge

Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education

Minimum of 5 years experience in medical/surgical patient care or laboratory work as appropriate.

Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report

Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement

Computer skills, research and basic statistical knowledge is preferred

Registered Nurses should have a broad level of experience including critical care, emergency medicine, and medical/surgical nursing

Previous experience working with long-term care facilities preferred

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Master's Degree in nursing, epidemiology, public health, or related field

Proficient computer and keyboard skills to quickly navigate Customer Resource Management software and respond to online leads.

Maintains IPC-related files IAW Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records.

Include emergency preparation and management in the annual ICRA and IPCPP.

Develops and implements MTF-wide IPC education and training. Facilitates training for professional and ancillary support staff on IPC topics.

Maintains knowledge of IPC issues occurring world-wide as provided through valid communication sources (e.g. DHA, CDC, World Health Organization (WHO), APIC).

Minimum of five (5) years of current experience in infection prevention and control performed within the past four (4) years.

Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members.

Possess or be able to obtain PIT Operator Certification

Possess or be able to obtain Inspector Certification.

One year of manufacturing experience, preferred

Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Basic computer skills required and data management/analysis experience preferred.

Demonstrate ongoing continuing education by reviewing professional publications and participating in educational programs and professional organization activities.

Conduct environmental rounds as appropriate to assess compliance with the practicing state's DOH, Life Safety and TJC requirements.

Two years of infection control or related relevant experience required.

Current Certified in Infection Control (CIC) certification preferred.

Provide leadership for interdisciplinary teams to control specific disease entities and support quality initiatives.

Create educational goals, objectives, and strategies using learning principles and available educational tools and technology.

Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and learner outcomes.

Comply with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at the local, state and

Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.

Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.

Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and

Has strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.

Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:

Maintain own professional requirements for continuing education and staff development by participating in work related seminars, etc.

Develops, implements, and maintains ongoing training and educational programs for all facility personnel in relation to infection prevention and control topics.

Acts as an infection prevention and control educational resource for residents, employees, volunteers, and visitors.

Provides education to staff and assists in the development, implementation, and enforcement of infection prevention and control policies and procedures.

Professional Stewardship (Intermediate): Demonstrates accountability through communication, education, relationship building, and behavior change.

Infection Prevention (Intermediate): Demonstrates infection prevention skills in practical applications. Trains and educates by setting the example and giving technical instruction.

Collaborate regarding counseling, follow up, and work restriction recommendations related to communicable diseases/exposures in patients, employees, and communities.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

Experience of 2-5 years direct clinical patient care or experience in healthcare related field.

Functions as an integral part of quality/performance improvement initiatives

Collaborates with Employee Health in evaluation employee exposures to communicable disease and supports coordination of appropriate follow up.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Knowledge of improvement science.

Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Years and Type of Experience

Functions as an integral part of quality/performance improvement initiatives

Collaborates with Employee Health in evaluation employee exposures to communicable disease and supports coordination of appropriate follow up.