Infection Prevention Coordinator

Virginia Hospital Center • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

The individual in this position is responsible for the health and safety of patients, staff, and guests regarding identification and/or prevention of healthcare-associated infections and exposure to communicable diseases. The Infection Prevention Coordinator is also responsible for the health and safety of employees through utilization of OSHA standards and CDC guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, or in a related field is required.
• Two years of experience in infection prevention is preferred.
• One year of experience in aseptic technique and data analytics is preferred.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions or compact state licensure in nursing is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in nursing, public health, or in a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and the practice of aseptic techniques.
• Ability to collect and interpret data specific to infection prevention.
• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships.
• Experience in teaching the adult learner.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees