Infection Preventionist

Description

• Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Program Management:
  Develop implement and evaluate the organizational infection prevention program.
  Surveillance
  Develop an annual surveillance plan based on the population(s) served services
  provided and analysis of surveillance data.
  Utilize epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance and investigations.
  Evaluate and modify the surveillance plan as necessary.
  Develop interpret and assist with implementation of infection prevention and control
  policies and protocols.
  Communicate infection prevention and control information and data to various
  committees and healthcare workers across the organization as assigned.
  2. Design and Deliver Education
  Assess and address learning needs of those served.
  Create educational goals objectives and strategies using learning principles and
  available educational tools and technology.
  Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and learner outcomes
  3. Regulatory Requirements
  Comply with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at the local state and
  federal levels.
  Facilitate compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
  Stay current on infection prevention and control regulatory and accreditation standards.
  4. Performance Improvement (PI)
  Utilize PI methodology as a means of enacting change.
  Define the scope of the project and select appropriate PI tools to aid in efficiency
  reliability effectiveness and ensure sustainability of the initiative.
  Ensure that customer needs and expectations are considered in the development of and
  continuous improvement of processes products and services.
  Monitor and analyze process and outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness and
  sustainability.
  Participate in PI committees teams and initiatives as indicated.
  5. Occupational Health
  Participate in the development/review of occupational health policies and procedures
  related to IPC.
  Assess risk of occupational exposures to infectious disease.
  Develop (or assist with) rates and trends of occupational exposures.
  Develop (or assist with) immunization and screening programs.
  Apply work restrictions and recommendations related to communicable diseases or
  following an exposure!

• Bachelor degree in nursing preferred public health epidemiology clinical laboratory science medical technology or related field will be considered.
• 2 years of experience in the healthcare/medical field clinical nurse specialist experience required
• BLS Preferred
• Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (i.e.: CIC preferred) or attainment within 2 years after employment

• Benefits begin on the first day of the month after the first calendar month of employment
• Programs to reduce share of deductible and total out-of-pocket expenses
• Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses
• Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
• Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage equal to $50000 ($32500 if you are age 65 or older) at no cost to you.
• Retirement Plan - eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution
• Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
• Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents
• 12 paid holidays - any holiday worked is another holiday banked
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Parking for all employees

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