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.
Requirements
- Certified in Infection Control
- Bachelor's Degree
- Registered Nurse
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
- 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
- Responsible for the surveillance, data and reporting of hospital acquired infection trends/clusters to intervene in the interest of patients', staff and visitors' safety
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
