Infection Preventionist

Raleigh General Hospital

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Raleigh General Hospital is a 300 bed facility caring for nearly 13000 patients each year with over 50000 being treated in our emergency room. We offer a wide range of surgical services as well as specialty programs including Cardiac CTA Digital Mammography and Trauma Services.

Where We Are:

Beckley is an ideal place to live and boasts many scenic cultural and recreational opportunities. From restaurants and breweries to art galleries and unique attractions Beckley is an outdoor playground with something for all tastes.

Why Choose Us:

Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits for fulltime employees

Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for fulltime employees

Employee Assistance Program mental physical and financial wellness assistance

Educational assistance and tuition assistance for qualified applicants

Professional development opportunities and CE assistance

And much more

JOB SUMMARY
Develops and implements policies governing control of infections and communicable diseases.
Develops systems for identifying reporting investigating and controlling infections and communicable diseases.
Assists Employee Health Nurse and other staff as time/workload permits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides concurrent surveillance of infection control activities
Develops and implements appropriate infection control measures throughout the hospital..
Serves as liaison with the Raleigh County Health Department and WV Department of Health
Provides assistance to/collaboration with the Employee Health Nurse as needed.
Maintains a log of incidents related to infections and communicable diseases.
Monitors infections in the hospital and evaluates as to hospital acquired infection.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
Requires current RN license with BSN preferred
or
Masters in Public Health (MPH) certified medical technologist or a BS in microbiology or epidemiology.
Computer skills and basic statistical is preferred.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Licenses
West Virginia United States Other
Acquires Infection Control Certification within 3 years of employment.
Minimum Work Experience
Minimum of five years clinical experience in a hospital setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting.

EEOC Statement:

Raleigh General Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.