Registered Nurse Infection Prevention Analyst RN
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY: The Infection Prevention Analyst RN is responsible for monitoring, investigating and reporting infection-related information across the Ministry. This individual will investigate potential infections and notify the appropriate Infection Prevention Entity personnel of confirmed or suspected infections within two business days of identification. This individual will also work closely with the appropriat leadership within Infection Prevention and serve as a resource to the Infection Preventionists at the individual entities by providing subject matter expertise, mentoring and assistance as requested. This individual will be responsible for timely and accurate reporting of infection information to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and will serve as a subject matter expert in the infection definition and reporting requirements. Reporting responsibilities include gathering information, conducting analytical studies and summarizing surveillance data and findings for various internal and external reporting needs. This individual will also serve as a member of the Ministry Infection Prevention Leadership Council and participate in the development, review and management of Infection Prevention and Control policies/procedures and the annual Infection Prevention and Control plan.
Requirements
- Education: BSN
- Licenses/Certifications: RN-Registered Nurse (IL)
- Other Licenses/Certifications Current certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC)
- Experience: 3 years Infection Prevention experience
- Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
Nice To Haves
- Education: Master's Degree in Nursing, Education, Epidemiology or related field
- Experience: Experience with NHSN reporting and the Epic ICON/Bugsy module
Responsibilities
- Monitoring, investigating and reporting infection-related information across the Ministry.
- Investigating potential infections and notify the appropriate Infection Prevention Entity personnel of confirmed or suspected infections within two business days of identification.
- Working closely with the appropriat leadership within Infection Prevention and serve as a resource to the Infection Preventionists at the individual entities by providing subject matter expertise, mentoring and assistance as requested.
- Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of infection information to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and will serve as a subject matter expert in the infection definition and reporting requirements.
- Gathering information, conducting analytical studies and summarizing surveillance data and findings for various internal and external reporting needs.
- Serve as a member of the Ministry Infection Prevention Leadership Council and participate in the development, review and management of Infection Prevention and Control policies/procedures and the annual Infection Prevention and Control plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
