Infection Preventionist - Licensed (Registered Nurse OR Registered Respiratory Therapist)

Children's Mercy Kc • Kansas City, MO

128d • Remote

About The Position

The Infection Preventionist conducts infection surveillance in the hospital by applying clinical expertise with precision to advance patient outcomes through surveillance, data analysis, reporting and performance improvement. The Infection Preventionist's goal is to minimize the morbidity, mortality, and economic burden associated with healthcare-associated infections (HAI) utilizing the annual hospital wide IPC program in serving our patients, visitors, and staff. The Infection Preventionist will utilize epidemiological principles in collecting and analyzing pertinent data to determine risk factors associated with infections, and will utilize guiding information to seek opportunities for improvement. The Infection Preventionist will serve as subject matter expert, educator, and a resource on infection prevention/control within CM and the community. Some of these services may also be provided while working remotely.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Health Science.
• 1-2 years experience preferred in Infection Prevention & Control.
• Direct clinical surveillance experiences a plus.
• Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri, Licensed Respiratory Therapist MO required upon hire.
• Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas, Licensed Respiratory Therapist KS required upon hire.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control required.
• Current Professional License (based on their discipline) in Missouri & Kansas.
• RNs who reside in Kansas hold a Kansas Multi-State (Compact) License.
• RNs who reside in Missouri hold a Missouri Multi-State (Compact) License.
• Certification Board in Infection Control (CIC) within 3 years required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource for the education and consultation needs of the healthcare team.
• Participates in organizational and departmental performance improvement activities.
• Attends education programs, department meetings and assigned committees.
• Initiates and/or participates in clinical research.

Benefits

• Market competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits plans designed to meet the changing needs of employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree