Infection Preventionist - FT - Days - MHS

Memorial Hospital West; United States; Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking an Infection Preventionist to monitor and control infectious risks within a hospital setting. You will collect and analyze data on infections, educate staff, and collaborate with the infection control committee to implement measures.

Required credentials include Florida RN license or CLT license, accredited program, and relevant healthcare experience. The role is day shift and located in Florida, with opportunities to contribute to policy development and

Qualifikationen

• Accredited program required.
• Florida licensure for RN or CLT; RN license in FL and RN compact license preferred.
• Master of Public Health acceptable in lieu of specific licenses.

Aufgaben

• Provides surveillance for infection control purposes.
• Identifies, investigates, and records data on nosocomial infections and infectious diseases.
• Initiates infection control measures as directed by infection control committee.
• Develops infection control policies and prevention programs.

Kenntnisse

Accountability

Customer Service

Effective Communication

Healthcare Regulatory Environment

Infection Prevention and Control

Patient and Family Centered Care

Responding to Change

Standards of Behavior

Team Work

Ausbildung

Accredited Program

Clinical Lab Technologist License (TN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate

Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary

Provides surveillance for infection control purposes. Identifies, investigates, and records data concerning nosocomial infections and infectious diseases. Initiates infection control measures as directed by infection control committee. Develops infection control policies and prevention programs.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and monitors known or potential sources of suspected infections in order to determine source and ensure control.
• Uses standard methods and criteria for identifying infections.
• Maintains, records, tracks, and trends data concerning infections and infectious diseases.
• Provides staff training and education.

Competencies

• ACCOUNTABILITY
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
• HEALTHCARE REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
• INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL - ANCILLARY AND SUPPORT
• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
• TEAM WORK

Education and Certification Requirements

• Accredited Program (Required)
• Clinical Lab Technologist License (TN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
• Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate
• Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information

• Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel PowerPoint and EHR systems.
• Required Work Experience: One (1) year of relevant healthcare experience required.
• Other Information: Additional Education Info: Registered/Professional Nursing, Epidemiology, or Microbiology program, or a Master's Degree in Public Health (MPH). Additional License/Certification Info: Florida State licensure required for Registered Nurse or Clinical Lab Technician or Technologist. Licensure not required for Master of Public Health. An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and professional experience may be considered in lieu of the stated educational requirements.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 0%
• Climbing = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 0%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 40%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Reaching = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 80%
• Squatting = 0%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 60%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Dust = 60%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
• Hazardous Medication = 40%
• Latex = 60%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 60%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 0%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 60%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift

Days

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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