Infection Prevention Specialist (RN)

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking a full-time Infection Preventionist at the Main Campus Jackson to review collected data and prepare reports aimed at preventing infection among patients, visitors, and staff. You will interpret CDC definitions for healthcare-associated vs community infections and act as a consultant on mock TJC surveys and best practices.

Responsibilities include data entry into TheraDoc and NHSN, coordinating infection prevention education, and

Qualifications

• Two years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital.
• Valid RN license.
• Infection control certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects and compiles infection and best practice compliance data.
• Enters data into TheraDoc and NHSN.
• Reviews discharge and admission data on infections and notifies accordingly.
• Manages isolation, care and reporting of the TB patient with clinical staff and the department of health.
• Serves as ICP consultant for construction projects.
• Reviews microbiology reports and discusses unfamiliar organisms.
• Integrates IC surveillance systems within the hospital infection prevention program.
• Reports to employee health and helps to monitor employee exposures to communicable diseases.
• Reports finding of infection prevention department mock surveys and relates to performance improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

PC skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

Tools

TheraDoc

NHSN

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking a full-time Infection Preventionist at the Main Campus Jackson to review collected data and prepare reports aimed at preventing infection among patients, visitors, and staff. You will interpret CDC definitions for healthcare-associated vs community infections and act as a consultant on mock TJC surveys and best practices.

Responsibilities include data entry into TheraDoc and NHSN, coordinating infection prevention education, and