Infection Prevention Leader: Advance Patient Safety

Bayhealth; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Matching 401(k)/403(b)

Health, Dental, Vision

Disability and Life Insurance

On Site Child Care

Educational Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Bayhealth Medical Center in Dover, Delaware, seeks an Infection Prevention Specialist to monitor, evaluate, and document the hospital Infection Prevention Program. The role requires RN or Microbiology/Medical Technology background with 5 years of clinical experience and infection prevention expertise.

The position involves education, policy development, and collaboration across departments to reduce infection risks, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and patient safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Nursing or a Bachelor's in Microbiology/Medical Technology.
• RN licensure or national licensure with ASCP or NCA.
• Active clinical experience in Nursing, Microbiology, or Medical Technology within the past 2 years (5+ years).
• Preferred: Infection Prevention certification or related credentials.

Responsibilities

• Conducts infection surveillance in line with risk analysis and plan.
• Participates in hospital-wide Infection Prevention committees and policy reviews.
• Leads development and implementation of Infection Prevention priorities.
• Coordinates educational activities for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Infection prevention

Healthcare epidemiology

Data surveillance

Policy implementation

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Bachelor's in Microbiology/Medical Technology

Job description

Bayhealth Medical Center in Dover, Delaware, seeks an Infection Prevention Specialist to monitor, evaluate, and document the hospital Infection Prevention Program. The role requires RN or Microbiology/Medical Technology background with 5 years of clinical experience and infection prevention expertise.

The position involves education, policy development, and collaboration across departments to reduce infection risks, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and patient safety