Infection Preventionist

Baycare Health System • Safety Harbor, FL

31d • Onsite

About The Position

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence. Infection Preventionist position details: Facility: Mease Countryside Hospital Location: Safety Harbor, FL Status: Full time, salary Shift 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Weekend Work: Occasional On Call: Yes Since 1985, Mease Countryside Hospital has been raising the standard of care for patients of all ages. Today, our 387-bed facility offers an unwavering commitment to the community. Nationally recognized for its clinical excellence, our award-winning facility features multiple Centers of Excellence, including women and children's services, heart, cancer, neurosciences and orthopedics. Mease Countryside Hospital is dedicated to providing compassionate, quality health care to improve the health of our community.

Requirements

• 3 years of Clinical Related experience with RN license and Nursing Degree; OR
• 3 years Microbiology experience with Medical Technologist Certification and Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or Public Health; OR
• 2 years Infection Control with RN license and Nursing Degree; OR
• 2 years Epidemiology experience with a Masters Degree in Epidemiology; OR
• 3 years RRT experience with RRT license and active NBRC Credential RRT with Associates in Respiratory Care
• CPR Required for Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates effective emotional intelligence, listening, and learning skills and is acquiring baseline knowledge about each department and team in which they interact
• Develops fundamental infection prevention and control skills including: isolation, surveillance (e.g. hand hygiene, healthcare-associated infection surveillance (e.g. MDRO, CAUTI, CLABSI, VAE, and SSI), reporting appropriate data and information to assigned clinical units or areas and, process metrics data collection, basic analysis, and reporting to local, state, and national public health agencies as required
• Rotation in the on-call schedule will commence upon manager discretion
• Assist with education to individuals and groups including at point of care opportunities
• Additionally, participate in infection control related educational offerings and meetings as well as participating in regulatory readiness

Benefits

• Medical benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities
• Community discounts and more
• AND the Chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees