Infection Preventionist - FT - Days - MHS

Memorial Healthcare

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About The Position

The Infection Preventionist provides surveillance for infection control purposes and identifies, investigates, and records data concerning nosocomial infections and infectious diseases. The role initiates infection control measures as directed by the infection control committee and develops infection control policies and prevention programs.

The position investigates and monitors known or potential sources of suspected infections to determine their source and ensure control. It uses standard methods and criteria to identify infections, maintains and trends infection data, and provides staff training and education. The role requires critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, minimal supervision, and the ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and EHR systems is required.

Requirements

• One year of relevant healthcare experience.
• Completion of an accredited program.
• Florida state licensure as a Registered Nurse or Clinical Lab Technician/Technologist, unless qualified through a Master of Public Health degree; listed licenses include Florida Clinical Lab Technologist, compact multistate RN, or Florida RN.
• Critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and EHR systems.

Nice To Haves

• An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and professional experience may be considered in lieu of the stated educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and monitor known or potential sources of suspected infections to determine the source and ensure control.
• Use standard methods and criteria for identifying infections.
• Maintain, record, track, and trend data concerning infections and infectious diseases.
• Provide staff training and education.
• Initiate infection control measures as directed by the infection control committee.
• Develop infection control policies and prevention programs.

What This Job Offers

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