Infection Preventionist

Medical University of South Carolina•Chester, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a strong communicator, problem-solving, and quick-thinking person to join our fast-growing innovative medical center. The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the facility activities aimed at preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) by ensuring that sources of infections are isolated to limit the spread of infectious organisms. The IP systematically collects, analyzes, and interprets health data to plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate appropriate practices. The IP ensures that existing standards and guidelines of applicable professional organizations and regulatory and governmental agencies comply. The IP serves as a consultant and resource person regarding infection prevention issues for all facility personnel, collaborates with other healthcare professionals within and outside the facility, and implements infection prevention education programs.

Requirements

Degree in nursing, epidemiology, public health, or related experience required.
Current professional licensure or certification if appropriate to the primary discipline.
Five years of relevant clinical experience for non-nurse applicants.
Registered Nurses should have a broad level of nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Focus on partnering with physicians, serving as a visible resource to clinical staff and providing on-call support in the event infection control issues arise.
Responsible for the facility activities aimed at preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) by ensuring that sources of infections are isolated to limit the spread of infectious organisms.
Systematically collects, analyzes, and interprets health data to plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate appropriate practices.
Ensures that existing standards and guidelines of applicable professional organizations and regulatory and governmental agencies comply.
Serves as a consultant and resource person regarding infection prevention issues for all facility personnel.
Collaborates with other healthcare professionals within and outside the facility.
Implements infection prevention education programs.