Hospital Infection Prevention Lead

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking an Infection Preventionist at Western State Hospital. The role leads a hospital-wide infection prevention, surveillance, and control program for adult populations with mental and physical illnesses.

Ideal candidate has RN licensure, experience in inpatient settings, and strong data analysis skills. Certification in IPC (CIC or LTC-CIP) preferred; bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited nursing program.
• VA Registered Nurse licensure or compact license eligible in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Significant inpatient nursing experience, preferably in mental health.
• MS Office software (Word, Excel) and database experience.
• Experience in administering vaccinations.
• Experience in Infection Prevention and Control with Employee Health Services.
• The a-IPC entry-level certification must be taken within 90 days of hire if CIC or LTC-CIP has not been obtained.
• CIC or LTC-CIP certification must be completed by end of the third year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement a comprehensive hospital-wide infection prevention, surveillance, and control program.
• Serve as a consultant on Infection Prevention and Control issues and educate patients and staff.
• Direct and coordinate hospital-wide IPC program including policy/procedure development, surveillance, reporting, and action plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis with graphics

Education

Accredited nursing program

VA RN licensure or compact license

AIPC or LTC-CIP certification (timing requirements)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking an Infection Preventionist at Western State Hospital. The role leads a hospital-wide infection prevention, surveillance, and control program for adult populations with mental and physical illnesses.

Ideal candidate has RN licensure, experience in inpatient settings, and strong data analysis skills. Certification in IPC (CIC or LTC-CIP) preferred; bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus.