Infection Preventionist RN — Travel‑Ready, Impactful Leader

Franconia-Springfield Surgery; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Inova Ambulatory Surgery Centers in the United States are hiring a full-time Infection Control Registered Nurse/Preventionist. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of infection control experience and must travel between six ASC locations; travel pay is provided and there may be a remote work day.

The ICP serves as a subject matter expert, conducts infection surveillance, educates staff, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports disaster preparedness, quality reporting, and ongoing policy

Qualifications

• RN with 2+ years of infection control or public health experience.
• Current Infection Control Certification (CIC) or CAIP or ability to obtain within two years.
• Willingness to travel between ASC locations as needed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation, education and training on infection prevention within the ASC.
• Promote a culture of infection prevention using performance improvement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards for infection prevention in ASC settings.
• Recommend updated infection control practices based on latest guidelines.
• Collaborate with Public Health Department to monitor reportable diseases.
• Implement preventive measures to minimize exposure risks for staff and patients.
• Maintain and update infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Participate in disaster preparedness planning and policy implementation.
• Complete annual risk assessments, plans and goals for the ASC.
• Provide infection prevention and quality reports to ASC managers.

Skills

Communication skills

Infection control knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Public Health

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Inova Ambulatory Surgery Centers is current hiring aFull-Time Infection Control Registered Nurse/Preventionist. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience as an Infection Control Nurse. Thisrole requires travel to our six Surgery Center locations (travel pay and potential for remote work day available).

Job Summary:

The Infection Control Preventionist (ICP) serves as a subject matter expert and consultant to various stakeholders, including patients, staff, physicians, managers, and departmental personnel, to enhance infection prevention practices within the organization. The ICP conducts ongoing infection surveillance and analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of prevention and control strategies, ensuring alignment with the organization’s goals and objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive consultation, education and training on infection prevention and control subjects within the ambulatory surgery center

• Promote a culture of infection prevention within the center by applying performance improvement strategies to drive continuous enhancement of practices

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards related to infection prevention and control specific to the ambulatory surgery center setting

• Recommend new or updated infection control practices and procedures based on the latest epidemiological research and evidence-based guidelines

• Collaborate with the Public Health Department to monitor and follow up on reportable diseases or conditions that require public health actions in the ASC

• Implement and enforce preventive measures aimed at minimizing the risk of occupational exposure and patient exposure to infectious diseases

• Maintain and update policies and procedures related to infection prevention

• Participate in disaster preparedness planning ensuring the development, review, and implementation of policies and procedures to enhance disaster readiness

• Complete an annual risk assessment, plan, and goals for the ASC

• Provide infection prevention and quality reports to managers at the ASC

• Perform additional duties as needed to support infection prevention and overall patient and staff safety in the ASC

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 2-3 experience as a Registered Nurse or in Public Health

• Previous experience as an Infection Control Nurse/Preventionist is preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Public Health from an accredited Institution

• Current Infection Control Certification (CIC)/Certified Ambulatory Infection Prevention (CAIP) or the ability to obtain within two years of employment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to travel between all Surgery Centers, as needed

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance - up to $10,000!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Healthcare and Day Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Immediate eligibility for 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off program and Paid Holidays

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