Infection Preventionist

Lifepoint Health • Ottumwa, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Infection Preventionist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• Develops and implements policies governing control of infections and communicable diseases.
• Develop systems for identifying, reporting, investigating and controlling infections and communicable diseases and assist Employee Health Nurse and other staff as time/workload permits.
• Master's in Public Health (MPH), certified medical technologist, or a BS in microbiology or epidemiology.
• Requires current RN license with BSN preferred -or-Master's in Public Health (MPH), certified medical technologist, or a BS in microbiology or epidemiology.
• Acquires Infection Control Certification within 3 years of employment.
• Minimum of five years clinical experience in a hospital setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting.

Nice To Haves

• Computer skills and basic statistical are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides concurrent surveillance of infection control activities
• Develops and implements appropriate infection control measures throughout the hospital.
• Provides assistance to and collaboration with the Employee Health Nurse as needed.
• Maintains a log of incidents related to infections and communicable diseases.
• Monitors infections in the hospital and evaluates as to hospital acquired infection.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level