Infection Control Specialist

Ascension • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Infection Control Specialist administers the organization's Infection Control Plan and prepares the Infection Control Surveillance Summary. The role develops policies and procedures to promote compliance with requirements of applicable accrediting and regulatory agencies. It conducts infection surveillance and investigations, including planning, design, data collection, interpretation, and reporting; reports infection surveillance, prevention, and control information to public health authorities as required by law; and provides consultation, education, and training on infection control and prevention issues.

Requirements

• Licensed Compact State Registered Nurse credentialed through the Tennessee Board of Nursing before the hire or job transfer date.
• Within 24 months of hire or job transfer date, obtain either a certification specializing in Infection Control from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC), or certification as a Registered Nurse specializing in Infection Control.
• Diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing, or required professional licensure at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Administer the organization's Infection Control Plan and prepare the Infection Control Surveillance Summary.
• Develop policies and procedures that promote compliance with applicable accrediting and regulatory agency requirements.
• Perform infection surveillance and investigations, including planning, design, data collection, interpretation, and reporting.
• Report infection surveillance, prevention, and control information to public health authorities as required by law.
• Provide consultation, education, and training on infection control and prevention issues.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and additional benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree