Infection Preventionist

Valley Baptist Health System; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Career development & education

Health savings account

Job summary

Valley Baptist Health System in Harlingen, TX seeks an Infection Preventionist to lead the hospital's infection prevention program. The role involves implementing policies, coordinating activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to reduce infection outbreaks.

Responsibilities include staff education, conducting audits and surveillance, and participating in root cause analyses. Requires Bachelor's in a healthcare field, 2 years in infection prevention or acute care, and BLS;

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides 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 infection prevention meetings.

Skills

Infection control principles

Staff education

Auditing & surveillance

Root-cause analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field

Tools

AHA BLS

Job description

Overview

Valley Baptist - Harlingen 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 Valley Baptist - Harlingen, 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

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

We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team!

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Physical Demands

Not Applicable.

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.