RN Infection Control Spec - Patient Safety and Quality

Kettering Health • Dayton, OH

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Requirements

• 3 years experience in bedside nursing in an acute care facility
• Over 2 years of Infection Prevention and Control experience preferred
• [Ohio, United States] Registered Nurses RN license
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) obtained within 3 years of hire.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) obtained within 3 years of hire.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations and critical analysis skills as evidenced by previous experience.
• Knowledge of current health care practices as they relate to prevention of disease transmission.
• Knowledge of reportable diseases and documentation to complete for local, state, and government agencies.
• Ability to accept responsibility, analyze problems, evaluate reports, present data, and make infection control decisions regarding patient rare or employee concerns.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and good judgment in a self-directed role.
• Ability to use and interpret statistical data.
• Strong verbal/writing skills necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary.
• Has completed annual Corporate Integrity training.
• Maintains competencies and skills of specialty area of practice.
• 2 years of Infection Prevention and Control experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of Infection Prevention and Control experience preferred
• 2 years of Infection Prevention and Control experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates solid skill in medical record review, abstraction of data, NHSN and other entity surveillance definitions and reporting.
• Demonstrates solid skill in reviewing lab data, isolation needs, and tagging and flagging charts for infection prevention, assessing unit compliance with infection prevention (cleaning, isolation, hand washing, etc.).
• Communications clearly, verbally, and in writing, to a variety of internal and external groups or individuals.
• Presents material in a clear manner when educating staff during orientation, or in committees
• Leads infection prevention teams using LEAN and PDSA methods.
• Participates in survey readiness and surveys as needed.
• Attends at least two infection prevention meetings per year and keeps up working knowledge of infection prevention control evidenced based information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed