Infection Preventionist

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Bartlett, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Infection Preventionist coordinates the infection control program in the hospital. The designated person will be given the authority to implement and enforce the Program policies, coordinate all infection prevention and control activities within the hospital, and facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions. The Infection Preventionist will ensure the IP program is in compliance with professional, state, federal and regulatory standards designed to reduce or eliminate spread of infections outbreaks in the facility and to monitor patient care for compliance with established standards.

Saint Francis Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Requirements

• Coordinates the infection control program in the hospital.
• Has the authority to implement and enforce Program policies.
• Works with advanced technology.
• Is part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce Program policies.
• Coordinate all infection prevention and control activities within the hospital.
• Facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions.
• Ensure the IP program is in compliance with professional, state, federal and regulatory standards designed to reduce or eliminate spread of infections outbreaks in the facility.
• Monitor patient care for compliance with established standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed