Infection Preventionist - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Infection Prevention Specialist works collaboratively with Hospital Epidemiologist to use evidence-based guidelines to identify, prevent, analyze, and monitor infection risks within Roper St. Francis Healthcare Facilities. Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are reported as required by internal and/or external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a science related field (i.e., microbiology, nursing, public health, etc.). Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of two years of healthcare related experience.
• Appropriate licensure, certification, or registration in the profession field of the applicant if applicable. If RN, must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or holds a current compact/multi-state license as a Registered Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and is not a permanent resident of SC.
• Certified by the Certification Board of infection Control & Epidemiology (CBIC) is required within the first three years in position.
• All licensures and/or certifications must be current.
• Completion of infection control training courses by a recognized professional society (e.g., APIC, SHEA) required within first year in position.
• RN (if applicable) Nursing- SC Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR): http://verify.llronline.com/LicLookup/LookupMain.aspx- or compact RN state licensing board. https://cbic.execinc.com/edibo/PublicDirectory.
• Computer, Internet skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) is essential.
• Ability to analyze data, problem solve, apply evidence-based guidelines, and collaborate with other departments on resolution of potential infection risk.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Infection Prevention experience is preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform rotating on-call duties including day, night, weekend, and holiday coverage for a 7-day period.
• Occasionally, there are times when longer periods of on-call duties may be required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees