Infection Preventionist

Encompass Health • Ocala, FL

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About The Position

Infection Preventionist Career Opportunity Recognized for your Infection Prevention Skills Are you a healthcare professional deeply committed to patient safety? Join Encompass Health, the nation's largest inpatient rehabilitation provider, as an Infection Preventionist, where your expertise will help ensure our patients receive the highest standards of care. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead efforts to prevent and control infections, collaborating closely with the healthcare team to implement and monitor infection prevention practices. Beyond a job, this is an opportunity to build a fulfilling career close to home and close to your heart. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of rehabilitation patients and ready to play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of care, join us in this impactful position contributing to the health and safety of individuals within your community.

Requirements

• Current license or certification as a medical technologist, clinical laboratory scientist, physician, or registered nurse
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a healthcare field
• 1 year experience in a clinical setting in field of practice
• Effective communication skills in both written and verbal forms
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, or nights as needed

Nice To Haves

• CIC Certification
• Training in infection control and/or epidemiology
• Preferred: experience in hospital infection control practice
• Completed post-secondary education in a health-related field including but not limited to medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, public health, or biology

Responsibilities

• Direct the managerial functions of our Infection Control Program
• Assure 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
• Educate staff on infection control protocols
• Serve as a knowledgeable and available resource on infection control practices and policies
• Develop and maintain infection control standards meeting regulatory guidelines

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree