Infection Preventionist

Marshall Health Network • Huntington, WV

5d

About The Position

It is the role of the Infection Preventionist to develop and implement practices
to improve patient care through infection surveillance and prevention
activities. Surveillance activities will be based on culture results, trends in
the literature and community, and issues identified within the hospital.
Prevention activities shall be designed to prevent the spread of organisms in
the Cabell Huntington Hospital facilities to patients, employees, medical staff
members, service workers, volunteer students and visitors. The Infection
Preventionist shall promote collaboration with the patient care team to ensure
compliance with basic infection prevention principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• WV RN License required
• Certification in Infection Control required (within 24 months of employment)
• 2 to 5 Years of Nursing Experience required
• 1 to 2 Years of Infection Prevention Experience required

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred
• 5+ Years of Nursing Experience preferred
• 2 to 5 Years of Position-Related Experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement practices to improve patient care through infection surveillance and prevention activities.
• Base surveillance activities on culture results, trends in the literature and community, and issues identified within the hospital.
• Design prevention activities to prevent the spread of organisms in the Cabell Huntington Hospital facilities to patients, employees, medical staff members, service workers, volunteer students and visitors.
• Promote collaboration with the patient care team to ensure compliance with basic infection prevention principles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level