Infection Preventionist

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Infection Preventionist independently performs high risk population healthcare-associated infection surveillance; data collection, analysis and reporting; conducts infection control related education; reports required diseases to the local health department; identifies and investigates employee exposures in conjunction with the Employee Health Department; serves as an active member on the hospital Infection Control Committee; and conducts potential outbreak investigations. This position serves as facilitator for Infection Control RN Liaison program and is a respected resource to Health System, peers, health departments both local and state as well as community. All activities are monitored or supervised by the Hospital Epidemiologist and Associate Hospital Epidemiologist. The Infection Preventionist (IP) is a clinically experienced Registered Nurse with additional education and training in infection control. Each IP has attended at least one approved course in basic infection control and serves as the expert in infection control related issues for the entire Health System.

Requirements

Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
Completion of basic infection control course within one (1) year of hire date in position
Minimum of two (2) years of acute care clinical experience
Lifting 20-50 lbs
Prolonged sitting
Prolonged standing
Walking (distance)
Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
Strong recall
Reasoning
Problem solving
Hearing
Speak clearly
Write legibly
Reading
Logical thinking
Able to handle multiple priorities
Able to adapt to frequent change

Nice To Haves

Certified in Infection Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) preferred upon hire but must be obtained within five (5) years of date of employment in position
Current CIC (must be obtained within 5 years of date of employment in position)
Two (2) years of infection control related experience
Academic healthcare experience
Completion of basic infection control course or higher prior to employment

Responsibilities

Performs high risk population healthcare-associated infection surveillance
Conducts data collection, analysis and reporting
Conducts infection control related education
Reports required diseases to the local health department
Identifies and investigates employee exposures in conjunction with the Employee Health Department
Serves as an active member on the hospital Infection Control Committee
Conducts potential outbreak investigations
Serves as facilitator for Infection Control RN Liaison program
Serves as a respected resource to Health System, peers, health departments both local and state as well as community