Clinical Infection Preventionist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA is recruiting a Clinical Infection Preventionist to lead site-specific infection prevention initiatives, surveillance activities, and staff education. You will ensure compliance with CDC, regulatory, and accreditation standards, and participate in system-wide quality improvement efforts.

Minimum education includes a Bachelor's degree with CIC preferred and eligibility; two years of healthcare infection control experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field (preferred).
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred; required within one year.
• Two years in healthcare; infection control and prevention experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge of infection surveillance and prevention standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor site-specific infection prevention initiatives.
• Support surveillance activities at division/system level.
• Provide rounding, staff education, and training to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal/regulatory standards.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Infection control

Leadership

Education & training

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing, clinical quality improvement, microbiology, epidemiology or related field

Job description

City/StateVirginia Beach, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview: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 AvailableFull-Time; 40 hours per weekThere may be local travel and On CallEducationBachelor's degree. (Preferred from an accredited university or college with emphasis in nursing, clinical quality improvement, microbiology, epidemiology or related field)License / CertificationIndividuals 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.ExperienceTwo (2) years in healthcarePreferred two (2) years infection control and preventionExpert 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 CertificationWe 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.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities.As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia’s only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.