Infection Prevention Specialist: Surveillance & Education

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chesapeake, Virginia, is looking for an Infection Preventionist responsible for managing surveillance of healthcare-associated infections. Key responsibilities include daily infection surveillance, investigating outbreaks, and providing education on prevention methods. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field and have significant experience in infection prevention. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is required. This full-time position is crucial for ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of infection prevention experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years in an acute or long-term healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of epidemiology and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily surveillance for healthcare-associated infections.
• Investigate infections through patient information analysis.
• Act as a resource for infection control concerns.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Experience in infection prevention

Knowledge of microbiology

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong written communication skills

Interpersonal and collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field

Master’s Degree in Nursing or Public Health

Tools

NHSN reporting systems

Microbiology laboratory systems

Job description

A healthcare organization in Chesapeake, Virginia, is looking for an Infection Preventionist responsible for managing surveillance of healthcare-associated infections. Key responsibilities include daily infection surveillance, investigating outbreaks, and providing education on prevention methods. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field and have significant experience in infection prevention. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is required. This full-time position is crucial for ensuring compliance with health regulations.