Infection Preventionist - FT - Days - MRH

Memorial Healthcare

23h

About The Position

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. Summary: Provides surveillance for infection control purposes. Identifies, investigates, and records data concerning nosocomial infections and infectious diseases. Initiates infection control measures as directed by infection control committee. Develops infection control policies and prevention programs.

Requirements

• Accredited Program (Required)
• Clinical Lab Technologist License (TN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
• Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate
• Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
• Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel PowerPoint and EHR systems.
• One (1) year of relevant healthcare experience required.
• Florida State licensure required for Registered Nurse or Clinical Lab Technologist.
• Registered/Professional Nursing, Epidemiology, or Microbiology program, or a Master's Degree in Public Health (MPH).

Responsibilities

• Uses standard methods and criteria for identifying infections.
• Investigates and monitors known or potential sources of suspected infections in order to determine source and ensure control.
• Provides staff training and education.
• Maintains, records, tracks, and trends data concerning infections and infectious diseases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time