Clinical Infection Preventionist

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Williamsburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Infection Preventionist to join our team in Williamsburg, VA. This hybrid role focuses on developing, implementing, and monitoring infection prevention initiatives, with surveillance support at division and system levels.

The position requires leadership in staff education and advancing evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Two years healthcare experience required
• CIC certification preferred; required within one year of eligibility
• Expert knowledge of infection surveillance, prevention and control standards and initiatives

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor site-specific infection prevention initiatives
• Provide surveillance support at division and system levels
• Lead education and training for staff and promote evidence-based practices to improve quality outcomes

Skills

Infection prevention

Project management

Healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

Job description

Sentara Eastern Market, is hiring a Clinical Infection Preventionist to join our team. This is a hybrid position with primary location in Williamsburg, VA.

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.

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center, has 145 licensed beds and features the latest healthcare technologies, serving the region with the life-saving capabilities of an ultra-modern medical center. The hospital offers a full range of medical care from emergency heart catheterization to all-inclusive obstetrics care where patients can stay in one room. The hospital also provides advanced imaging and smart operating rooms. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center has also achieved Magnet® recognition, the nation's highest honor for excellence in nursing. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.