Infection Control Practitioner - Infection Control

Health First; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time Schedule

Job summary

Health First seeks an Infection Control Practitioner to prevent and control infections across our facilities. You will lead surveillance, develop evidence-based programs, and educate staff on infection prevention.

Responsibilities include maintaining policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and partnering with wellness teams to investigate exposures. A nursing or public health background with Florida licensure or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher required in nursing, public health, epidemiology or related field.
• Licensure to practice in Florida or eligibility in good standing.
• Two years’ experience in healthcare infection control or related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor environment of care to mitigate infection risks for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Surveil disease states and report to appropriate agencies.
• Develop and evaluate organizational infection prevention program.

Skills

Computer literacy

MS Office

Customer service

Phone skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Job Requirements

Position Summary

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.

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

• Manual dexterity
• Good eyesight
• Lots of walking
• Able to inspect all areas of the environment of care, including above, under and behind equipment
• Able to wear a PAPR when needed

Benefits

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule : Full-Time

Shift Times : 800am_500pm

Paygrade : PG-PG-PG-PG-40