Infection Prevention RN

St. Vincent's HealthCare; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Vincent's HealthCare in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Infection Prevention RN responsible for managing all aspects of the Infection Prevention Program. Candidates must possess a BSN or Master's degree in Epidemiology and at least 5 years of experience as an Infection Preventionist.

The role entails establishing infection prevention policies, managing staff recruitment and development, and overseeing budgetary goals. Florida RN or ARNP licensure is required for applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Master's degree in Epidemiology preferred.
• Over 5 years of experience as an Infection Preventionist is required.
• Florida Department of Health RN or ARNP licensure is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and development of operational objectives for infection prevention.
• Establish and ensure compliance with infection prevention policies.
• Oversee recruitment, staff development, and performance management.
• Develop department budgets and achieve financial goals.
• Lead infection control education initiatives.

Skills

Infection control policy compliance

Leadership in healthcare

Recruitment and staff development

Education

BSN or Master's degree in Epidemiology

5+ years as an Infection Preventionist

Florida RN or ARNP licensure

Tools

Budget management

Job description

Job Description

Job ID: 82156

Title: Infection Prevention RN

City, State: Jacksonville, FL

Location: SVM-St Vincent's Riverside

Department: Infection Control 001

Additional Job Details: FT Days

Summary: The Infection Prevention RN manages all aspects of the Infection Prevention Program.

Responsibilities

• Manages the planning, development and implementation of the overall operational objectives, goals and processes.
• Establishes and assures compliance of infection prevention policies and procedures to meet all accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Manages recruitment, interview, selection, retention, staff development and performance management processes for the staff of assigned departments.
• Manages the development of department operating and capital budgets and achievement of financial goals.
• Collaborates with the development and implementation of appropriate infection control education for the SVR campus.
• Provides collaboration and leadership guidance when new infection control and related developments occur within the organization or within the medical community.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• BSN or Master's degree in Epidemiology preferred.
• 5+ years as an Infection Preventionist.
• Florida Department of Health RN or ARNP licensure required.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Certified Infection Control preferred.
• Registered Nurse Florida Department of Health RN or ARNP licensure required.