Clinical Infection Preventionist

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Clinical Infection Preventionist to join our team. You will develop, implement and monitor infection prevention initiatives and support surveillance activities at multiple levels.

You will lead staff education and rounding, promoting evidence-based practices to improve quality outcomes. A Bachelor’s degree is required and CIC certification is preferred with a 1-year eligibility window. Two years in healthcare is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; preferred focus in nursing, clinical quality improvement, microbiology, epidemiology or related field.
• CIC certification preferred; required within one year of eligibility.
• Two years of healthcare experience; preferred infection prevention experience.
• Expert knowledge of infection surveillance, prevention and control standards; performance/improvement concepts are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor site-specific infection prevention and control initiatives.
• Support surveillance activities at division and system level; ensure regulatory standards are met.
• Provide leadership and expertise to staff through rounding, education and training; promote evidence-based practices.

Skills

Infection control

Project management

Healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIC certification or eligible

Job description

Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is hiring a Clinical Infection Preventionist to join our team.

In this role you are responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of site-specific infection prevention and control initiatives, and for the support of surveillance activities at the division and system level. Responsible for ensuring state, federal (i.e. Centers for Disease Control), regulatory and accreditation standards are met to include required communicable disease reporting. You will provide leadership and expertise to site-specific administrative and clinical staff leadership through rounding, staff education and training, and promotion of evidence-based/best practices to improve quality outcomes.

Position Available

• Full-Time; 40 hours per week
• There may be local travel and On Call

Education

• Bachelor's degree. (Preferred from an accredited university or college with emphasis in nursing, clinical quality improvement, microbiology, epidemiology or related field)

License / Certification

• Individuals who hold a license or certification are required to hold and maintain that credential.
• Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (i.e. Certification in Infection Control, or CIC, preferred. Required within one year of eligibility.)

Experience

• Two (2) years in healthcare
• Preferred two (2) years infection control and prevention
• Expert knowledge of infection surveillance, prevention, and control standards and initiatives, as well as performance/process improvement concepts preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

Keywords: Infection Control, Disease Management, Infection Prevention, CIC Certification

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $93,579.20 - $139,048.00 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

The Advanced Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.