Infection Preventionist

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cape Fear Valley Health in Fayetteville, NC seeks an Infection Preventionist to oversee the facility infection prevention and control program ensuring a safe, sanitary environment and helping prevent transmission of communicable diseases.

Responsibilities include surveillance of infections, education, policy development, and collaboration across departments; CIC certification within 2 years is required, with a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3 years of healthcare experience (1 year in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, public health, or related field.
• NC professional license required if applicable; CIC certification within 2 years of hire.
• 3 years of healthcare experience; 1 year infection control preferred.

Responsabilités

• Oversee infection prevention and control program to prevent transmission of infections.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate goals, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary efforts to improve infection prevention practices.

Connaissances

Analysis

Communication

Confidentiality

Independent work

Time management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Public health or related field

Outils

Electronic health records

Description du poste

Responsible for the facility infection prevention and control program, which is designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Assesses the need for, develops and presents Infection Control in-service education for functional client departments, general orientation, annual review, medical staff and as needed
• Assists with development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and revision of Infection Prevention and Control Program goals, standards, policies and procedures
• Coordinates multi-disciplinary and interdepartmental efforts to improve performance of infection prevention/control programs and services
• Evaluates patient care environments and facility services for infection control practices and hazards as needed
• Conducts ongoing surveillance of infections as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by reviewing microbiology laboratory results, medical records, and consultation with staff
• Report communicable diseases and supporting laboratory data not previously reported (by other persons or departments in the hospital) to county health departments
• Monitors microbiology reports for clustering of organisms, unusual pathogens or infections that require special precautions or notification to public health authorities
• Participates in On-call task assignment with the Infection Preventionists, answering calls and pages during the days, nights, weekends and holidays during scheduled rotation
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, public health, or other related field required
• Coursework in biostatistics, biology, microbiology, and public health preferred
• Current North Carolina professional license required, if applicable
• Must achieve CIC certification within 2 years of hire

Work Experience:

• 3 years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting or similar required
• 1 year of infection control experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to conduct analysis and formulate conclusions
• Ability to demonstrate literacy in using computerized information systems
• Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to use judgment and make sound decisions
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to see, hear, read
• Manual ability to use telephones, video equipment and computer keyboard
• Ability to move throughout all departments of the Medical Center
• Effectively communicate orally to patients, family members, personnel, and physicians
• Position may involve exposure to skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials

Required Licenses and Certifications

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity