Infection Preventionist

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Harlingen, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Infection Preventionist coordinates the infection control program in the hospital. The designated person will be given the authority to implement and enforce the Program policies, coordinate all infection prevention and control activities within the hospital, and facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions. The Infection Preventionist will ensure the IP program is in compliance with professional, state, federal and regulatory standards designed to reduce or eliminate spread of infections outbreaks in the facility and to monitor patient care for compliance with established standards. Valley Baptist - Harlingen Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. At Valley Baptist - Harlingen, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team!

Requirements

Must have authority to implement and enforce Program policies.
Must be able to coordinate all infection prevention and control activities within the hospital.
Must be able to facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions.
Must ensure the IP program is in compliance with professional, state, federal and regulatory standards designed to reduce or eliminate spread of infections outbreaks in the facility.
Must monitor patient care for compliance with established standards.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the infection control program in the hospital.
Implement and enforce Program policies.
Coordinate all infection prevention and control activities within the hospital.
Facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions.
Ensure the IP program is in compliance with professional, state, federal and regulatory standards designed to reduce or eliminate spread of infections outbreaks in the facility.
Monitor patient care for compliance with established standards.