Infection Preventionist - Elevate Patient Safety & Care

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year

Job summary

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia, is hiring a Clinical Infection Preventionist to join our team. The role develops, implements, and monitors site-specific infection prevention initiatives and supports surveillance at division and system levels.

Leading staff education and promoting evidence-based practices to improve quality outcomes, you will meet regulatory standards and work a day shift on-site with some on-call travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred from an accredited university or college with emphasis in nursing, clinical quality improvement, microbiology, epidemiology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor site-specific infection prevention and control initiatives.
• Support surveillance activities at the division and system level.
• Provide leadership and education to staff through rounding, training, and evidence-based practices.

Skills

Infection control

Surveillance

Education & training

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia, is hiring a Clinical Infection Preventionist to join our team. The role develops, implements, and monitors site-specific infection prevention initiatives and supports surveillance at division and system levels.

Leading staff education and promoting evidence-based practices to improve quality outcomes, you will meet regulatory standards and work a day shift on-site with some on-call travel.