Infection Prev/Hosp Educator

Encompass Health • Wesley Chapel, FL

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About The Position

Encompass Health is seeking an Infection Preventionist / Hospital Educator to help ensure high standards of patient safety and care at its inpatient rehabilitation facilities. The role leads efforts to prevent and control infections and works closely with the healthcare team to implement and monitor infection prevention practices.

The position directs the managerial functions of the Infection Control Program, ensures compliance with applicable standards and guidelines, and oversees infection surveillance, analysis, and reporting. It also supports staff and student education, training, audits, and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

• CPR certification.
• Current license or certification applicable to a health-related field.
• Completed post-secondary education in a health-related field, including medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, public health, or biology.
• Training in infection control and/or epidemiology.
• At least 1 year of experience in a clinical setting in the field of practice.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as an Educator.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC).
• If a Registered Nurse, CRRN certification.
• Experience in hospital infection control practice.

Responsibilities

• Direct the managerial functions of the Infection Control Program.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, TJC, CDC, OSHA, and other federal and state standards and guidelines.
• Analyze hospital infection data to identify trends, clusters, risk factors, and variances.
• Manage hospital policies consistent with applicable infection control guidelines and standards.
• Perform surveillance, analysis, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections.
• Assist in coordinating clinical rotations and completing student orientation packets.
• Train staff during departmental new-hire orientation and assist with general hospital orientation.
• Assist with projects and audits.
• Assist with staff training in QI certification and other required training.
• Coordinate the preceptor program.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

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