Infection Preventionist

The Hospitals of Providence; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 


Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing教育

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance program

Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, 


Job summary

The Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus in El Paso, TX is seeking an Infection Preventionist to coordinate the hospital's infection control program, enforce policies, and monitor prevention activities to protect patients and staff. You will provide staff education, conduct surveillance, participate in root cause analyses, and ensure compliance with state and federal standards.

A Bachelor's degree is required; experience in infection prevention in acute or non-acute settings; BLS; CIC within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare-related field required.
• 2 years in acute care or infection prevention in non-acute setting required.
• 1 year in infection prevention in acute care preferred.
• AHA BLS certification required; CIC within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate infection control program in hospital and monitor prevention activities.
• Provide education to staff, patients, and visitors.
• Conduct rounding, audits, tracers, and surveillance reporting.
• Participate in root cause analyses and infection prevention initiatives.

Skills

Infection prevention

Education delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field

Tools

AHA BLS Certification

CIC within 2 years

Job description

Overview

The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Description

Job Summary

The Infection Preventionist coordinates the infection control program in the hospital. The designated person will be given the authority to implement and enforce the Program policies, coordinate all infection prevention and control activities within the hospital, and facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions. The Infection Preventionist will ensure the IP program is in compliance with professional, state, federal and regulatory standards designed to reduce or eliminate spread of infections outbreaks in the facility and to monitor patient care for compliance with established standards.

Responsibilities

Provides related education to staff, patients and visitors as needed. Conducts rounding, audits, tracers, and just-in-time education. Performs daily surveillance and reporting. Participates in root cause analyses and strategic meetings regarding infection prevention initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

Required: Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field.

Experience

Required: 2 years working in an acute care facility or 2 years working in Infection Prevention in a non-acute care setting.

Preferred: 1 year working in Infection Prevention in an acute care setting.

Certifications

Required: AHA BLS. Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) within 2 years of hire.

Physical Demands

Not Applicable.

Organization Description

The Hospitals of Providence have faithfully been serving our community since 1902. Generations of families have chosen our hospitals to be a steward of health in the El Paso community. Our five hospitals include a childrens hospital committed to providing the care patients need, when they need it. Today, the Hospitals of Providence are comprised of our region's most trusted hospitals, each dedicated to meeting our families specific healthcare needs. Join our team!

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