Infection Preventionist, Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the facility infection prevention and control program, which is designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, public health, or other related field required
Current North Carolina professional license required, if applicable
3 years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting or similar required
Ability to conduct analysis and formulate conclusions
Ability to demonstrate literacy in using computerized information systems
Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines
Ability to use judgment and make sound decisions
Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
Ability to see, hear, read
Manual ability to use telephones, video equipment and computer keyboard
Ability to move throughout all departments of the Medical Center
Effectively communicate orally to patients, family members, personnel, and physicians
Position may involve exposure to skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials

Nice To Haves

Coursework in biostatistics, biology, microbiology, and public health preferred
1 year of infection control experience preferred
Must achieve CIC certification within 2 years of hire

Responsibilities

Assesses the need for, develops and presents Infection Control in-service education for functional client departments, general orientation, annual review, medical staff and as needed
Assists with development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and revision of Infection Prevention and Control Program goals, standards, policies and procedures
Coordinates multi-disciplinary and interdepartmental efforts to improve performance of infection prevention/control programs and services
Evaluates patient care environments and facility services for infection control practices and hazards as needed
Conducts ongoing surveillance of infections as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by reviewing microbiology laboratory results, medical records, and consultation with staff
Report communicable diseases and supporting laboratory data not previously reported (by other persons or departments in the hospital) to county health departments
Monitors microbiology reports for clustering of organisms, unusual pathogens or infections that require special precautions or notification to public health authorities
Participates in On-call task assignment with the Infection Preventionists, answering calls and pages during the days, nights, weekends and holidays during scheduled rotation
Other duties as assigned