Registered Nurse Infection Control Specialist

Ascension; Nashville (TN); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN is seeking an Infection Control RN to join our Infection Control Department on day shift and PRN coverage. The role focuses on implementing the Infection Control Plan and surveillance.

You will develop policies, perform surveillance, report to public health authorities, and provide education and training. Required RN license in Tennessee, Certification in Infection Control within 24 months, BLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Infection control and public health surveillance experience.
• Ability to develop and implement infection control policies.
• Experience delivering training and education on infection prevention.

Responsabilités

• Administer the organization's Infection Control Plan and prepare the Infection Control Surveillance Summary.
• Develop policies and procedures to promote compliance with accrediting and regulatory mandates.
• Perform infection surveillance and investigation including planning, data collection, interpretation and reporting.
• Report infection surveillance, prevention and control information to public health authorities as required by law.
• Provide consultation, education and training for infection control issues.

Connaissances

Infection control

Surveillance

Education/Training

Formation

Nursing Diploma

RN License Tennessee

Description du poste

• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown


• Department: Infection Control


• Schedule: Day Shift | PRN

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Nashville, TN


• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown


• Department: Infection Control


• Schedule: Day Shift | PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Administer the organization's Infection Control Plan and prepare the Infection Control Surveillance Summary.


• Develop policies and procedures to promote compliance with the mandates of applicable accrediting and regulatory agencies.


• Perform infection surveillance and investigation including planning, design, data collection, interpretation and reporting.


• Report infection surveillance, prevention and control information to all public health authorities as required by law.


• Provide consultation, education and training for infection control and prevention issues.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Certification specializing in Infection Control obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date required.


• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition \"Compact State\" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.


• BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted preferred.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan


• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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