Infection Prevention Prof - RN

State of Kansas-posted 25 days ago
$34 - $35/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Shawnee, KS
1-10 employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
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Join a dynamic and growing statewide Infection Prevention team dedicated to protecting the health of Kansans. As an Infection Preventionist with KDHE's HAI/AR Section, you'll provide expert guidance, on-site assessments, mentorship, and outbreak support across a wide variety of healthcare settings. This role offers the opportunity to shape infection prevention practices, build strong partnerships with healthcare facilities, and contribute to high-impact initiatives that strengthen patient safety statewide. Join a dynamic and growing statewide Infection Prevention team dedicated to protecting the health of Kansans. As an Infection Preventionist with KDHE's HAI/AR Section, you'll provide expert guidance, on-site assessments, mentorship, and outbreak support across a wide variety of healthcare settings. This role offers the opportunity to shape infection prevention practices, build strong partnerships with healthcare facilities, and contribute to high-impact initiatives that strengthen patient safety statewide.

  • Provide scientific advice and technical assistance to the Kansas Infection Prevention community and external partners with respect to infection prevention and control in a variety of healthcare settings. Provide needed on-site (travel involved) and tele/video-conference assessments of varying healthcare facilities throughout Kansas. This will be based on CDC's ICAR tools with a large emphasis on performing observations of infection prevention and control measures in action at the facilities. A findings report will be generated and provided to the facility within 1-2 weeks from the assessment. Additional tools and resources will be provided with the findings report when necessary. Perform follow-up assessments as needed. Help create useful tools for facilities using common deficiencies seen during assessments.
  • Provide IPC mentorship for new and established Infection Preventionists (IP) to provide one-on-one education and guidance.
  • Provide infection prevention and control consultation to varying healthcare facilities in Kansas via phone, email, and onsite when needed.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of IPC tools, resources, and education. Provide education and training to the IPC community.
  • Participate in the KS HAI/AR Advisory Group. Participate in at least one subcommittee of the Advisory Group. Help fill co-lead positions on the subcommittees when needed.
  • Provide infection prevention and control technical assistance and participate in field epidemiologic investigations of HAI/AR outbreaks. Collaborate with the IDER Epi Team, with local health departments, and health care providers.
  • Collaborate with partner organizations such as (KFMC, KHA, and Qsource/ESRD Network) to assist with healthcare facility collaboratives focusing on increasing education, communication, and networking between facilities with emphasis on infection prevention and control and other quality improvement efforts.
  • Perform other duties as assigned including serving as a member of the KDHE Disaster Response Team as needed to assure the agency's public and environmental health response is adequately staffed during and immediately following natural and/or manmade disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and/or acts of terrorism.
  • Responsible for reading and implementing the KDHE 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. Reviewing the Core Values, Priority Areas, Impact Statement and assisting to complete the Strategic Plan Summary and assure Goals are met.
  • Associate's degree in nursing
  • Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
  • Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or will obtain within 5 years
  • Registered nurse (or other health-related license) and/or CIC certification
  • Associate's degree in nursing and at least two years of experience in healthcare specifically in nursing, public health, microbiology, quality improvement, or related field.
  • Current Kansas Nursing License if employee is trained in a health-related field (e.g., Nursing or Dental Hygiene).
  • Current CBIC certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) - if not current can recertify within 2 years of starting the position or certify for the first time within 5 years of starting the position.
  • Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions will provide scientific advice and technical assistance to the Kansas Infection Prevention community and external partners with respect to infection prevention and control in a variety of healthcare settings. Provide needed on-site (travel involved) and tele/video-conference assessments of varying healthcare facilities throughout Kansas. This will be based on CDC's ICAR tools with a large emphasis on performing observations of infection prevention and control measures in action at the facilities. A findings report will be generated and provided to the facility within 1-2 weeks from the assessment. Additional tools and resources will be provided with the findings report when necessary. Perform follow-up assessments as needed. Help create useful tools for facilities using common deficiencies seen during assessments.
  • Ability to travel for on-site assessments, outbreak response, and trainings.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to develop resources, tools, and education.
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
  • Ability to train/pass on knowledge to others
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in science, healthcare
  • Knowledge of infectious diseases
  • Knowledge of vaccine-preventable disease
  • Experience in quality improvement efforts in healthcare facilities
  • Public health experience
  • Strong resource management and organization skills
  • Experience in healthcare-associated infections prevention programs
  • At least two years working in infection prevention and control
  • Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
  • Sick & Vacation leave
  • Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
  • Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
  • Fitness Centers in select locations
  • Employee discounts with the STAR Program
  • Retirement and deferred compensation programs
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