Infection Prevention RN — Surveillance & Safety Leader

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; West Palm Beach (FL); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

US Department of Veterans Affairs in West Palm Beach, FL, is seeking an Infection Preventionist RN to lead infection prevention efforts across the facility. The role includes surveillance, reporting, investigation, and control of infections, ensuring compliance with standards and guiding staff education to improve patient safety.

The ideal candidate will have nursing licensure, experience in infection prevention, and familiarity with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Qualifikationen

• Infection prevention experience in healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
• Experience with regulatory and accreditation standards preferred (e.g., Joint Commission, CDC, CMS).

Aufgaben

• Leads infection prevention efforts including surveillance, reporting, investigation, and control of infections.
• Educates staff and patients and collaborates with teams to reduce risks and improve patient safety.
• Supports policies and provides guidance to maintain a safe, clean healthcare environment.

Kenntnisse

Infection prevention

Nursing experience

Staff education

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Graduate of a school of professional nursing

State nursing license

Infection Control Certification preferred

Jobbeschreibung

US Department of Veterans Affairs in West Palm Beach, FL, is seeking an Infection Preventionist RN to lead infection prevention efforts across the facility. The role includes surveillance, reporting, investigation, and control of infections, ensuring compliance with standards and guiding staff education to improve patient safety.

The ideal candidate will have nursing licensure, experience in infection prevention, and familiarity with regulatory and accreditation standards.