AK - Infection Preventionist - 125 RATE

Alaska RN License Required before submitting candidates. Job summary The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the surveillance analysis interpretation and reporting of healthcareassociated infections (HAI); monitoring reportable conditions educating employees about infection prevention; and developing health system policies and procedures to insure rigorous infection prevention and control standards that meet Joint Commission Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Centers for Medicaid/ Medicare Services (CMS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and other nationally recognized agencies and evidencebased infection prevention and control practices. Ensures timely reporting of infection prevention and control measures and outcomes based on CMS requirements. The IP is responsible for providing infection prevention and control education to all areas of SEARHC. The IP assists in planning developing and implementing a comprehensive consortiumwide infection prevention and control program. Sets goals based on risk assessments evidencebased practices accreditation standards and regulatory requirements in collaboration with the Infection Prevention and Control Committee. Conducts evidencebased research to determine appropriate actions by collecting analyzing and interpreting data. Facilitates and supports the process of educating staff patients and visitors on matters of infection prevention and control. The IP works in collaboration with the entire Performance Improvement team and is cross trained to assist in the department s needs. The IP reports to and takes direction from the Infection Prevention & Control Manager. Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the JobInfection Prevention and Control Program: Responsible for supporting the development implementation maintenance and updating of the SEARHC Infection Prevention and Control Plan and Program in alignment with all IPC regulatory agencies and leading practices. Appropriate policies and procedures are written approved and implemented that support the IPC program and initiatives using CDC OSHA FDA TJC and Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) guidelines. Data/Reporting: Collects trends prepares and maintains all infection control data and statistical reports and records providing appropriate reports as needed to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and other regulatory agencies. Provides support and resource assistance to all areas in the Consortium regarding infection prevention control and surveillance. Education/Training: Serves as an expert for Infection Prevention and Control staying abreast of the most current literature and leading practices; facilitates and promotes IPC education and training of all SEAHC staff patients families and communities; maintains a strong working relationship with Public Health and other regional state and national entities to ensure up to date information is being distributed to SEARHC constituents. Conducts new and annual employee IPC orientation and training. Leadership and Teamwork: Serves as a role model and liaison for IPC to others; strives to maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders to ensure the best possible teamwork. Serves as a cochair for the IPC committee and participates in other committees/teams as needed. Travel is required to various sites within SEARHC to assess educate and train. Education Certifications and Licenses Required Bachelor s degree in healthcarerelated field of study (Nursing Public Health Epidemiology Microbiology or similar). Master s in healthcarerelated field (MPH MSN) preferred. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required. Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) current. Experience Required Minimum 3 years of acute care/infection control experience and/or data collection and performance improvement/risk management experience. Experience with basic statistics and epidemiological principles. LongTerm Care IPC experience a plus.

Shift: Will discuss at interview

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Infection Control Nurse

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