Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for assisting with infection control risk assessments, investigating infections, monitoring compliance with health regulations, and selecting effective infection control products. The Infection Preventionist will also serve on the Infection Prevention Committee, assist in developing policies and procedures, stay updated on current developments in infection prevention, conduct surveillance of infections, and provide educational programs to hospital employees.

Requirements

BSN
Experience- Engineering, Facilities, Chemistry, Computer Technology, Data analysis, Surgery
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) Within 36 months

Responsibilities

Assist with infection control risk assessments related to construction projects
Investigate epidemic or endemic hospital-acquired infections.
Monitor, report, and assist in the hospital's compliance with national, state, county and local health department rules and regulation pertinent to hospital infection control.
Assist the hospital in selecting the most effective and most cost-efficient antiseptics, disinfectants, sterilization methods, waste disposal method, other infection control related products and laundry system.
Serve as a member of the Infection Prevention Committee.
Assist in the development of policies and procedures of infection prevention for each hospital department.
Stay up-to-date on current developments in the area of Infection Prevention by reviewing current literature and attending workshops, seminars or formal education courses.
Conduct ongoing surveillance of infections in the hospital patients and employees according to the CDC guidelines.
Assist in the implementation of isolation policies and procedures for patients, based upon the mode of transmission of infectious diseases.
Provide educational programs relevant to Infection Prevention to hospital employees.