Infection Preventionist

Gibsongeneral; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 59,716 - 83,595; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite children’s care centers (Infant through Pre-K)

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Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a part-time Infection Preventionist in Evansville, IN. This role involves executing infection surveillance and prevention strategies, working with stakeholders to enhance hospital practices. Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in healthcare or a related field and a minimum of five years' experience in infection control. Preferred certifications include APIC and CIC. Offering competitive benefits including onsite child care and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' relevant experience in Infection control or closely related field required.
• Certification from APIC preferred.
• Certification from CIC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute hospital infection surveillance and prevention activities.
• Conduct surveillance and recommend infection reduction strategies.
• Confer with stakeholders and local health departments.

Skills

Infection control

Surveillance techniques

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare or related degree

Job description

• Salary Range : $59,716.80 USD to $83,595.20 USD

Locations

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Midtown Hospital
600 Mary St
Evansville, IN 47710, USA

Midtown Hospital
600 Mary St
Evansville, IN 47710, USA

Gateway Hospital
4011 Gateway Blvd
Newburgh, IN 47630, USA

Gateway Hospital
4011 Gateway Blvd
Newburgh, IN 47630, USA

Eligible for evening/night, weekend shift incentive based on company policies and applicable job codes. Additional details will be provided during the interview process.

Bonus

Potential for a performance-based bonus, subject to eligibility criteria and achievement of defined metrics. Details regarding bonus eligibility and performance goals will be provided during the interview process or upon hire.

Benefits

We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

• Onsite children’s care centers (Infant through Pre-K)
• Payactiv-earned wage benefit-work today, get paid tomorrow

Responsibilities

The Infection Preventionist is responsible for executing the hospital infection surveillance, prevention, and control activities and practices by conducting activities and actions known to be effective in reducing infections. This includes making recommendations, conducting surveillance, and maintaining hospital-wide infection surveillance, prevention, and control policies. Infection Preventionist will confer with organizational stakeholders and local health departments to implement infection reduction strategies and best practices.

Required: Certifications/Licenses/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare or related degree required.

Minimum of five years' relevant experience of experience in Infection control or closely related field required.

Preferred Certification/License/Experience

• Certification from APIC
• Certification from CIC
• Membership in APIC
• Membership in SHEA

Other Key Words: Healtcare Quality // Performance

Campus: Midtown and Gateway

Department: Infection Control

Hours: Part-time, 24 hours/week

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