Infection Preventionist (Full-Time Exempt)
Infection Preventionist (Full-Time Exempt)
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Job Description
Compensation range:
$54.38 $73.41Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience
Shift: Days Shift length: 8 HoursDays off: Fixed If fixed days off: Saturday & Sunday
Hours per pay period: 80
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Infection Preventionist has a multifaceted role within the organization incorporating the components of clinical practice consultation education performance improvement and research regarding best clinical practice. The Infection Preventionist performs the functions of the Infection Prevention and Control Program in collaboration with the Infection Prevention Coordinator and the Quality Management department. The Infection Preventionist performs analysis and interpretation of collected infection data; the investigation and surveillance of suspected outbreak infections; the planning implementation and evaluation of infection prevention measures; the education of individuals about infection risk prevention and control; the development and revision of infection prevention and control policies and procedures; assists with the organization of infection prevention and control activities; and the provision of consultation on infection risk assessment prevention and control strategies. The Infection Preventionist willbe required to participate in an oncall rotation as determined by their Manager.
EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:
Minimum:
- Two years of acute nursing experience
Desired:
- Formal training and/or experience in infection control
- Experience in quality improvement processes and theory
- Infection Prevention experience
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
Minimum:
- Current licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing (if they are an RN)
- Current CPR recognition (within 3 months of hire)
Desired:
- Certification in infection control within 2 years of hire
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:
Demonstrated working knowledge of change management concepts. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines to include Joint Commission standards Title 22 regulations OSHA regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation. Working knowledge of hospital information systems. Demonstrates skill in complex problem solving. Demonstrates and understands collection and analysis of data and statistical process control methods. Demonstrates evidence of strong skills in confidentiality integrity creativity and initiative. Demonstrates ability to interact in a collaborative manner with a wide variety of individuals and handle complex and confidentialsensitive situations and information. Must have a working knowledge of research methodologies and statistics. Must have the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Must be proficient in Microsoft Windows Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Internet Explorer Access Adobe Reader and Meditech Medical Information System. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.
Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to all eligible employees including medical vision RX and dental group insurance retirement with employer match paid time off (PTO) and an employee assistance program. Please visit the employee benefits page to get more indepth benefits and coverage information or email to receive a full summary of our benefits.
Employment Type
Full-Time
