Infection Preventionist

Oracle Corporation; 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) retirement

Paid time off

Career development

Education opportunities

Health savings account

Dependent flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Valley Baptist - Harlingen Hospital is seeking an Infection Preventionist to coordinate the hospital's infection control program. The designated individual will implement and enforce policies, oversee prevention activities, and monitor program effectiveness to reduce or eliminate infection outbreaks in the facility.

The role includes providing staff education, daily surveillance, and participation in root cause analyses, with qualifications including a bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate infection prevention and control activities.
• Provide education to staff, patients and visitors as needed.
• Conduct daily surveillance and reporting; participates in audits, tracers and just-in-time education.
• Participate in root cause analyses and strategic meetings on infection prevention initiatives.

Skills

Infection prevention

Staff education

Audits

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field

Job description

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.

About Us

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 is 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

About the Team

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!

Job Info

• Job Identification 2604000787
• Job Category Nursing
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day