Infection Preventionist I — Patient-Safety Champion

Memorialhermann; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann is seeking an Infection Preventionist I to support the infection prevention program across hospital, central and ambulatory care settings. You will educate patients, healthcare providers and staff, monitor practices, and communicate findings to leadership to drive safer care.

This role also involves surveillance of infections, data submission, and participation in accreditation activities with a focus on improving patient safety and reducing infection risk through evidence-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health or related field required.
• CIC certification preferred.
• Two years clinical/healthcare experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of statistics, microbiology, epidemiology, and occupational health preferred.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Team facilitation skills preferable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates infection prevention activities with physicians, department directors, and clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Performs surveillance activities and reliably applies standardized criteria.
• Performs surveillance activities and applies an epidemiologic approach to problem solving.
• Submits data in a timely manner as required by the State of Texas and CMS via NHSN and monthly operating reports.
• Provides formal and informal education on disease transmission, prevention and interventions to reduce infection risk to health care providers and patients.
• Recommends changes in systems, practices and reports.
• Communicates findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Coordinates exposure follow up for patients and healthcare workers.
• Participates in robust process improvement infection prevention initiatives.
• Promotes a culture of patient safety and implementation of high reliability practices related to infection prevention.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team facilitation

Microsoft Office

Epidemiology knowledge

Statistics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health or related field

Job description

Memorial Hermann is seeking an Infection Preventionist I to support the infection prevention program across hospital, central and ambulatory care settings. You will educate patients, healthcare providers and staff, monitor practices, and communicate findings to leadership to drive safer care.

This role also involves surveillance of infections, data submission, and participation in accreditation activities with a focus on improving patient safety and reducing infection risk through evidence-based