Director Infection Prevention

Jupiter Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center in Palm Beach County seeks an Infection Preventionist with clinical nursing background and CIC certification. The role focuses on infection risk assessment, surveillance, outbreak investigation, and evidence-based prevention strategies across the hospital setting.

The person will work with leadership and teams to implement policies aligned with CDC, CMS, CMS, OSHA and state requirements, ensuring patient and staff safety and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Current license in the State of Florida is required.
• 5 years of infection prevention experience in a hospital setting.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in infection risk assessment, surveillance analysis, investigation and control of healthcare acquired infections and outbreaks.
• Facilitate methods for safety prevention and control of infectious diseases for patients, staff, volunteers and visitors.
• Collaborate with leadership and health professionals to follow CDC, DOH, CMS, OSHA, TJC and Florida standards.

Skills

Infection prevention expertise

Nursing licensure

Clinical experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education Graduate

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field Master’s degree preferred
• Experience / Qualifications Current license in the State of Florida 5 years
• Infection Prevention experience in a hospital setting 5 years clinical experience Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) required

Position Summary

• The IP possesses clinical expertise and utilizes critical thinking skills to engage in practices of infection risk assessment, surveillance analysis, investigation and control of healthcare acquired infections and outbreaks.
• The IP facilitates methods for safety prevention and control of infectious diseases for all patients, team members, volunteers and visitors through ongoing research and the integration of evidenced-based best practices, education/training, policy development, observation of practices through rounding and formal evaluation of the effectiveness of all infection prevention efforts.
• The IP collaborates with JMC Leadership, other healthcare professionals, community agencies and follows the standards and regulations from the CDC, Department of Health (DOH), CMS, OSHA, The Joint Commission (TJC), and the State of Florida.
• As an Infection Preventionist with JMC you must be patient/family focused, loyal, motivated and interested in the well being of our team members and community.
• The IP practices autonomously within professional nursing standards, the ANA Code of Ethics and the ANA Bill of Rights.
• Effectively uses and role models current leadership techniques and theories, encouraging the decision-making skills of staff members and providing insight and leadership in complex situations.
• Ensures that information disseminated to staff is monitored for effectiveness and changed as needed.
• Understands and enforces hospital and personnel policies and procedures.
• Serve on hospital and Patient Care Services committees, teams, and work groups as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Leadership Competencies

• Establishing Relationships Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances with a broad range of stakeholders (both internal and external) in order to collaborate effectively within divisions and cross boundaries.
• Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.
• Developing Talent Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively.
• Inspiring and Motivating Others Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by motivating, guiding, and facilitating cooperation within the department toward goal accomplishments.
• Can persuade others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation from others to gain genuine acceptance to accomplish “win-win” solutions.
• Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that it’s expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.
• Acting with Integrity Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations.
• Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments.
• Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.
• Acting Strategically Aligns day to day activities around broader organizational goals and objectives; prioritizes resources based on the strategic objectives of the organization.
• Being a Champion for Change and Innovation Supports people in their efforts to try new things.
• Generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to suggest new or improved processes.
• Communicating Effectively Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner.
• Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and across the organization.
• Promoting Diversity and Inclusion Treats all people with dignity and respect by being fair and consistent. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenges bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.
• Holding Self and Others Accountable Sets clear performance expectations and objectives for self and others; evaluates work performance and provides feedback when needed. Accepts responsibility and accountability.

Physical Requirements

• Requires sitting for long periods of time, also stooping, bending, standing, and stretching.
• Must have manual dexterity for typing and computer data entry.
• Able to work under a stressful environment, work independently, capable of making sound decisions, be detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
• Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs., carry and lift up to 20lbs.

Threshold Requirements

• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation.
• TB/PPD Surveillance Program Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

I have reviewed these job requirements and verify that I can perform all essential functions of this position.

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