Infection Prevention| Infection Control | Day | Full Time

UF Health; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in New York invites applications for an Infection Prevention professional to lead the hospital-wide program for surveillance, prevention and control of infections, ensuring quality patient care on a 24-hour basis. The role drives compliance, coordinates with physicians and staff, and promotes a safe care environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Florida Registered Nurse license or an equivalent public health credential, have 3–5 years of hospital infection prevention experience, and

Qualifications

• Nursing licensure in FL or equivalent public health credential.
• Experience in hospital infection prevention and surveillance.
• Ability to abstract clinical data and produce analysis reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hospital-wide infection prevention program and ensure 24/7 coverage.
• Coordinate with physicians and healthcare staff to promote prevention and quality care.

Skills

Infection control

Team leadership

Data analysis

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associates degree

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Overview

Infection Prevention individual will provide an effective hospital wide program for the surveillance, prevention and control of infection. Assumes the role of leader in planning, directing and managing the Infection Control program to ensure quality service on a 24-hour basis.

Responsibilities

• To meet the Joint Commission standards, complies with corporate policies and procedures, promotes teamwork with physicians and all health-care providers, promotes internal and external customer satisfaction, and appropriately manages resources.

Qualifications

• Education:- Bachelor Degree (preferred)- Associates Degree


• Licensure/Certification/Registration:- Florida Registered Nurse License or Baccalaureate degree in public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or related field


• Training: Training in computer operation with ability to abstract from clinical data and provide analysis reports-


• Special Skills/Qualifications: CIC preferred-


• Experience: Hospital Nursing, OR preferred, 3-5 years


• Special Skills/Qualification Required:- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English-