Infection Preventionist (JR24-48386)

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position.Assists with plans and coordination of activities of Infection Prevention and Control under the guidelines established by the Infection Prevention and Control Committee. Responsible for studying, coordinating, and evaluating all infection prevention and control practices within all hospital departments and hospital clinics. Provides continuing education to all hospital personnel on current trends and changes to improve infection prevention and control standards. Assist, supervise and coordinate hospital activities related to disease transmission with emphasis on education, and patient care issues and associate safety.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or related field.

2. If Bachelors in Nursing, current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), OR working to obtain licensure.

3. Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (i.e.: CIC preferred) or attainment within three (3) years after employment.

4. State criminal background check, and federal, if applicable, as required for state department of health (e.g. PA DOH, OH DOH, MD DOH, WV DHHR) regulated areas based on physical work location.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Five (5) years' experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting

2. Five (5) years' experience in a public health setting

3. Prior experience in infection prevention.CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Monitor's healthcare associated infections

Assesses infection prevention and control problems and makes recommendations for corrective action

Participates in the Infection Prevention and Control Committee, if applicable.

Oversees monitoring of infection prevention and control practices and personnel compliance for all departments

Provides assistance to department managers in development of infection prevention and control departmental policies

Reports communicable diseases to the local health departments and state as required by law.

Provides educational presentations for orientation and For full info follow application link.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)