Infection Preventionist (RN or LPN)

Aviata Health Group • Brandon, FL

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About The Position

Aviata Health Group is seeking a qualified Infection Preventionist (RN or LPN) to join its patient- and family-focused community in Brandon, Florida. The position leads the center’s Infection Control and Prevention Program to support a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to prevent and control communicable diseases and infections. The Infection Preventionist collaborates with center leadership and the medical director on annual infection control goals and plans, monitors and reports infection-related trends and actions, and helps improve systems and processes. Applicants must hold the appropriate RN or LPN license and meet the stated education and Infection Control certification requirements before assuming the role.

Requirements

• Must possess a nursing diploma and associated RN license from an accredited college or university, or a nursing diploma and associated LPN license from an accredited college or university.
• Must have a certificate, diploma, or degree in nursing; a bachelor’s degree or higher in microbiology or epidemiology; an associate’s degree or higher in medical technology or clinical laboratory science; or training in another related field, such as that for physicians, pharmacists, or physician’s assistants.
• Certification in Infection Control as specified by Appendix PP at F880 is required before assuming the infection prevention and control role.
• Must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct the center’s Infection Control and Prevention Program in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
• Help prevent and control the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.
• Collaborate with center leadership and the medical director to develop, implement, evaluate, and re-evaluate annual infection control and prevention goals and plans.
• Assess employees with open lesions or communicable diseases to determine their ability to work and any limitations or restrictions.
• Record, track, and trend infection surveillance and investigations, including actions taken to prevent and control the spread of infections; report findings to the center QAPI committee.
• Develop and implement ideas and concepts that improve systems and processes and support better results.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off (PTO) program
• Free 24/7 access to online learning for licensure requirements and personal and professional development
• Up to 20% discounts on employee personal wireless accounts and auto rentals through designated vendors
• Health insurance for the entire family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree