Infection Control Practitioner

Health First; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Ambulatory sites coverage

Job summary

Health First is seeking an Infection Control Practitioner to lead infection prevention across ambulatory sites in Florida. Responsibilities include monitoring care environments, surveillance of infectious diseases, and updating policies based on evidence-based practices.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in Nursing or related field, Florida licensure, and at least two years’ experience. CIC certification is preferred and travel within ambulatory sites is involved.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Medical Technology, Clinical Lab Science, or related field.
• Licensure: Licensed in the state of Florida or license eligible and in good standing
• Certification: None
• Work Experience: Two years’ experience in chosen field.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Computer literate, Microsoft office suite, customer service oriented with good phone skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the environment of care to mitigate infection risks to patients, visitors, associates, licensed independent practitioners, contracted services, and vendors.
• Surveillance of patient disease states: evaluate, implement, modify and monitor.
• Develop, implement and evaluate organizational infection prevention program for evidence-based practices and effectiveness.
• Maintain and update departmental policies and procedures to reflect latest evidence-based data and practices.
• Educate and communicate to all IDN partners the principles and practices of infection prevention and control.
• Remain in compliance with all federal, state, local and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives as needed.
• Partner with Associate Wellness to investigate associates exposed to infectious agents.

Skills

Infection control

Customer service

Phone skills

Computer literacy

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Public Health

Epidemiology

Medical Technology

Clinical Lab Science

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) works with all IDN partners at all levels to control and prevent infectious disease in our facilities and clinics, reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infections, and reduce the risk of occupational infectious disease. In collaboration with the local health department, the ICP works to control infectious disease in the community. The ICP provides education and evidence-based information on the principles and practices of infection prevention and control.

• This role will cover all of our Ambulatory sites
• You will drive your own vehicle and be reimbursed for mileage
• CIC certification is required

Primary Accountabilities

• Monitor the environment of care to mitigate infection risks to patients, visitors, associates, licensed independent practitioners, contracted services, and vendors. This includes all construction activities, water testing, air testing, cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and other duties as needed.
• Surveillance of patient disease states: evaluate, implement, modify and monitor. Reporting of all required infectious conditions to the appropriate agencies.
• Develop, implement and evaluate organizational infection prevention program for evidence-based practices and effectiveness.
• Maintain and update departmental policies and procedures to reflect latest evidence-based data and practices.
• Educate and communicate to all IDN partners the principles and practices of infection prevention and control.
• Remain in compliance with all federal, state, local and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives as needed.
• Partner with Associate Wellness to investigate associates exposed to infectious agents.

LEADERSHIP Accountabilities

• Collaboration with all department and levels of the IDN
• Support the IDN journey to zero harm by using evidence-based practices
• As the subject matter experts, share knowledge, mentor and teach
• Act as a patient advocate to help reduce the risk of healthcare associated infection.

Work Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Medical Technology, Clinical Lab Science, or related field.
• Licensure: Licensed in the state of Florida or license eligible and in good standing
• Certification: None
• Work Experience: Two years’ experience in chosen field.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Computer literate, Microsoft office suite, customer service oriented with good phone skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Medical Technology, Clinical Lab Science, or related field.
• Licensure: Licensed in the state of Florida or license eligible and in good standing
• Certification: a-IPC or CIC (preferred).
• Work Experience: Five years’ experience in chosen field with two years’ experience in infection prevention.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Computer savvy with knowledge of multiple systems; able to multi-task, work in a high stress environment, manage multiple phone lines, accurately assess and independently problem-solve, interact positively with people at all levels of the organization, assess data and interpret results.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Good eyesight
• Lots of walking
• Able to inspect all areas of the environment of care, including above, under and behind equipment