Infection Preventionist, RN
About The Position
The Infection Preventionist provides leadership and is responsible for the day-to-day activities for infection prevention at any of the WakeMed Health & Hospitals facilities, clinics or services. The Infection Preventionist is trained in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance, data and reporting of hospital acquired infection trends/clusters to intervene in the interest of patients', staff and visitors' safety. The Infection Preventionist is responsible for education of staff about Infection Prevention. Serves as the hospital liaison to the Department of Public Health. Monitors the environment to ensure safe practices of infection prevention according to regulatory requirements and hospital policies. Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org . EOE
Requirements
- Certified in Infection Control
- Bachelor's Degree
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree Medical Laboratory Technology Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree Science Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree Public Health Preferred
- 1 Year Clinical - Infection Prevention and Control Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for infection prevention activities
- Responsible for day-to-day infection prevention activities at WakeMed facilities
- Trained in hospital epidemiology principles
- Responsible for surveillance, data, and reporting of hospital-acquired infection trends/clusters
- Intervene in the interest of patients', staff, and visitors' safety
- Responsible for education of staff about Infection Prevention
- Serve as the hospital liaison to the Department of Public Health
- Monitor the environment to ensure safe practices of infection prevention according to regulatory requirements and hospital policies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
