Infection Preventionist - Infection Control - Day

Azza HealthCare Agency; Augusta (GA); In loco; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking an Infection Preventionist to lead surveillance, investigations, and education across our hospital partners. You will support the Infection Prevention Program and serve as Infection Prevention Officer.

The role requires a Nursing degree, 2 years in nursing or acute care, and strong data analysis skills. BLS certification is required, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is expected to support reporting and education efforts.

Competenze

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or healthcare-related field; relevant experience or specialized training may substitute
• Minimum of 2 years in nursing or an acute care setting; 3+ years of infection prevention experience is highly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or ARC

Mansioni

• Conduct infection surveillance and investigations
• Analyze and interpret infection data
• Provide consultation and education on infection prevention
• Support hospital-wide infection control initiatives

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Role Overview:

The Infection Preventionist is responsible for implementing infection prevention and control activities, including surveillance, investigation, data analysis, consultation, and education. They support the Hospital Infection Prevention Program to enhance patient outcomes across clinical areas and serve as the Infection Prevention Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct infection surveillance and investigations


• Analyze and interpret infection data


• Provide consultation and education on infection prevention


• Support hospital-wide infection control initiatives

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a healthcare-related field; relevant experience or specialized training may substitute


• Minimum of 2 years in nursing or an acute care setting; 3+ years of infection prevention experience is highly preferred


• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or ARC