Hybrid Infection Preventionist & Epidemiology Leader

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 126.000 - 156.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake is seeking an Infection Preventionist to lead the infection prevention program and work with clinical teams to reduce hospital-acquired infections. You will investigate exposures, provide epidemiologic guidance, and support patient-care decisions with a focus on safety and quality standards.

The role requires 5 years in nursing/public health/epidemiology and 2 years in infection control; certification or eligibility within 3 years is required.

Qualifikationen

• 5 years experience in nursing, public health, healthcare or epidemiology.
• 2 years recent experience in infection control and epidemiology; inpatient care preferred.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications with legal requirements.

Aufgaben

• Investigates hospital acquired infections and exposures.
• Serves as a consultant and advisor to personnel at all levels for infection prevention epidemiology.
• Consults and advises on patient care issues, equipment evaluation, construction activities and management, disposal of infectious waste, and other infection prevention activities.
• Reviews quality and safety indicators to identify trends and make recommendations for process improvement implementations.
• Makes regular rounds to interact with healthcare teams.
• Educates and coaches staff to promote approved practices, with a goal of reducing the transmission of healthcare acquired infections.
• Develops and maintains relationships with patient care staff and managers, faculty, and administrative staff.
• Guides analyses and presentation of healthcare-associated infection surveillance results.
• Collaborates with hospital leaders, faculty and staff to identify ongoing care concerns and quality of care issues.
• Monitors compliance with state, local and federal requirements and participates in regulatory and accreditation activities related to infection control.
• Investigates and reports HAI through NHSN as required by CMS and state law.
• Acts as a liaison with public health for infection control and exposure issues and assist in epidemiologic investigations of suspected outbreaks.
• In conjunction with other members of the Infection Prevention and Epidemiology, provides 24-hour coverage for the University of Washington.

Kenntnisse

Infection prevention

Epidemiology

Quality improvement

Data analysis

Communication

Ausbildung

Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology

Tools

Database management

Jobbeschreibung

University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake is seeking an Infection Preventionist to lead the infection prevention program and work with clinical teams to reduce hospital-acquired infections. You will investigate exposures, provide epidemiologic guidance, and support patient-care decisions with a focus on safety and quality standards.

The role requires 5 years in nursing/public health/epidemiology and 2 years in infection control; certification or eligibility within 3 years is required.