Preventionist, Infection Prevention System, Full-Time, Days, Baptist South

Baptist Health System, Inc.•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health is hiring an Infection Preventionist to join our Infection Prevention team at Baptist South in Jacksonville, FL. This is a full-time, in-person day shift opportunity. The Infection Prevention team plays a vital role in protecting patients, team members, and the community by reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections and promoting a culture of safety. This role is ideal for an experienced Infection Preventionist, Epidemiologist, or healthcare professional with a strong background in infection prevention, surveillance, and regulatory compliance who is passionate about improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices. The role demonstrates knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) through certification and applies their knowledge and experience to guide practice while learning more advanced concepts. The position is responsible for collaborating to develop, implement and sustain effective IPC strategies.

Requirements

3–5 years of Infection Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, or related healthcare experience
Associate Degree (required)
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (required within 2 years of hire)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as an Infection Preventionist or Hospital Epidemiologist (preferred)
Experience with healthcare surveillance systems, infection prevention regulations, and quality improvement initiatives (preferred)
Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Registered Nurse (RN) (preferred)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (preferred)
Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Epidemiology (preferred)

Responsibilities

Administer and coordinate the Infection Prevention and Control Program, including strategic planning, reporting, and action planning
Conduct surveillance, analysis, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections using hospital epidemiology principles
Monitor, analyze, and interpret microbiology and bacteriology reports to identify trends and recommend appropriate infection prevention measures
Investigate outbreaks, clusters of infections, and other infection prevention concerns to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
Partner with Employee Health to support workforce safety and infection prevention initiatives
Develop and deliver infection prevention education and training for healthcare team members
Participate in Infection Prevention, Patient Safety, and multidisciplinary committees to support quality improvement initiatives
Develop and maintain infection prevention policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), The Joint Commission (TJC), and state public health agencies
Support organizational initiatives to reduce healthcare-associated infections and improve patient safety outcomes
Leadership: Implements and monitors IPC program and practices.
Collaborates to align IPC program goals with organizational goals.
Provides mentorship to IPs and seeks mentorship from experienced IPs.
Infection Prevention & Control Operations: Applies epidemiologic principles and uses appropriate benchmarks.
Evaluates the significance of surveillance and investigational findings to make recommendations for improvement.
Evaluates the effectiveness of surveillance plans and modifies as necessary.
Creates education program(s) to meet the needs and learning styles of the audience.
Conducts IPC assessments and/or rounding and communicates findings and recommendations.
Infection Prevention & Control Informatics: Uses technology to identify disease and illness trends.
Validates systems to ensure accurate data.
Utilizes applicable reporting systems as required.
Performs data management, analysis, and visualization.
Quality Improvement: Participates with analysis to identify system failure elements and areas of improvement.
Uses data and statistical techniques to describe data, calculate risk-adjusted rates and establish benchmarks.
Evaluates findings and make recommendations for improvement.
Performs risk assessments and develops action plans that include goals and measurable objectives.
Professional Stewardship: Collaborates with internal and/or external partners to promote health and positive clinical outcomes for the larger community and continuum of care.
Research: Review research findings to determine whether to implement findings.
Participates and may lead research and quality improvement projects.
Disseminates relevant research findings through practice, education, and/or consultation.