Infection Prevention Specialist
Infection Prevention Specialist
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Job Description
This is a part time 40 hours in a 2 week pay period position. M-F no weekends
Under general supervision develops coordinates implements and evaluates the hospital-wide Infection Control and Employee Health Programs.
Qualifications :
- To qualify for the position the candidate must have graduated from an accredited school of Nursing Microbiology or Public Health.
- Bachelors preferred
- Three to five years hospital or medical office in infection control experience required.
- Previous experience program planning and coordination preferred.
- CIC certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
- Licensed as a RN in the state of Maryland preferred
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of asepsis pathology-paraphysiology and epidemiology required.
- Knowledge of medical and psychosocial needs of neonates children adolescents adults and geriatrics required.
- Knowledge of hospital employee health programs required
- Demonstrated ability to develop guidelines for program implementation
- Ability to ensure the confidentiality and rights of patients and confidentiality of health system and departmental documents required
- Knowledge of hospital Infection Control practices required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with patients physicians health system officials other health system personnel and the general public is essential.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to perform basic statistical calculations.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to identify problems develop course of action and follow through to resolution. Ability to think critically and analyze risks.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: Certification in Infection Control (CIC) must be obtained within 12 months of hire. Licensed as a RN in the state of Maryland preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Will work in a clean well-lighted environment. Requires sitting approximately 60-70% of the time; requires reaching/pushing/pulling lifting and carrying supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs. approximately 15% of the time. Potential exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous materials requiring observance of Universal Precautions Respiratory and AFB Isolation and safe handling practices.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $42.64 - $64.00
Other Compensation (if applicable): n/a
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
Employment Type
Part-time
