Infection Preventionist

HCA Healthcare • Atlantis, FL

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About The Position

The Infection Preventionist promotes and delivers high quality, patient-centered care by assisting with the administration of Infection Prevention policies, procedures and programs. As a member of the Infection Prevention program and team, the Infection Preventionist identifies, investigates, reports, and monitors the incidence of nosocomial infections among patients and personnel, and implements policies and procedures to prevent cross-contamination. The Infection Preventionist is also responsible for assisting with inservice programs related to infection prevention and infection control, and with the clinical aspects of the Employee Health Program, including pre-employment processing, occupational health testing and surveillance.

Requirements

• 2 year Associate Degree/Diploma: Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Science in Nursing or health-related field required.
• 1 - 3 years experience.
• 1+ years experience in Infection Control preferred.
• 1+ years experience in a leadership role preferred.
• Certification in Infection Control: CBIC certification preferred within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration of Infection Prevention policies, procedures, and programs.
• Identify, investigate, report, and monitor the incidence of nosocomial infections among patients and personnel.
• Implement policies and procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
• Assist with inservice programs related to infection prevention and infection control.
• Support the clinical aspects of the Employee Health Program, including pre-employment processing, occupational health testing, and surveillance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Legal counseling.
• Long-term care coverage.
• Moving assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Free counseling services.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care.
• Consumer discounts.
• Education assistance.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree