Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. • Pinehurst, NC

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About The Position

This position provides prevention, surveillance, and control of infections for all populations served by our health system through activities such as education, policy and procedure development/review, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in nursing.
• Current North Carolina RN license or RN multi-state licensure privilege through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Minimum 3 years in a clinical area.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong nursing assessment skills.
• Knowledge of CDC and OSHA standards.
• Ability to handle unexpected incidents.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to facilitate teams.
• Ability to analyze data.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in Infection Control.
• Intermediate knowledge and proficiency in computer systems especially Windows/Microsoft Office and Epic EMR system.
• Certification in Infection Control.

Responsibilities

• Prevention, surveillance, and control of infections for all populations served by the health system.
• Education related to infection prevention and control.
• Development and review of policies and procedures related to infection prevention and control.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance for infection prevention and control.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level