Infection Prevention Specialist
University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR
•Onsite
About The Position
The Infection Prevention Specialist provides leadership in the application of the infection control program to patient care, organizational processes and/or systems, improving outcomes at the program or service level; is an integral component of the plan for improvement of practice and patient outcomes; and provides expert knowledge and guidance in epidemiology and infection prevention and control-related issues across all service and product lines. Some travel within Arkansas required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Biology, or Medical Technology
- Five (5) or more years of experience in a healthcare setting with Two (2) or more years of experience in infection control/prevention
- Experience in managing multiple priorities, projects and deadlines.
- Knowledge and experience in the areas of patient care practices, microbiology, asepsis, disinfection/sterilization, and infectious disease.
- Experience and skills in communication, adult education, program administration and computer skills.
- Expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance standards of various organizations/ agencies (TJC, CMS, ADH, etc).
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Masters in Public Health, Nursing, or Biology
- RN license preferred
- Five (5) or more years of experience in infection control/prevention.
- Achievement of Certification in Infection Control (CIC) through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology required within 2 years of hire into this role
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology
Responsibilities
- Maintains access to current information on infection prevention and control.
- Provides consultation to administration, councils, staff, and managers on issues regarding infection prevention and control.
- Provides expertise regarding infections, communicable diseases and epidemiological procedures to other clinical staff.
- Provides leadership in the application of the infection control program to patient care, organizational processes and/or systems, improving outcomes at the program or service level.
- Utilizes effective prevention and control activities that are specific to the practice setting, the population served, and the continuum of care.
- Applies epidemiological principles and statistical methods, including risk stratification, to identify target populations, analyze trends and risk factors, and evaluate prevention and control strategies.
- Uses a systematic approach to surveillance to monitor the effectiveness of prevention and control strategies that are consistent with the organization’s goals and objectives.
- Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of the infection prevention and control program appropriate to the practice setting.
- Assists in facilitating an environment that is safe, supportive and free from harmful microorganisms that affect patients, staff and visitors.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
