Registered Nurse (RN) - Infection Control - Maryview Medical Center

Bon Secours Health System; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Infection Control. The role involves managing infection prevention activities, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and relevant experience in infection control. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment focused on quality patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• 2-5 years direct clinical patient care experience required.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Manage Infection Prevention and Control activities.
• Perform surveillance and analyze infection trends.
• Investigate infection outbreaks and report findings.

Skills

Leadership

Performance Improvement

Epidemiology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Infection Control - Maryview Medical Center

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America) Responsible for management of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) activities under the guidance of the Manager of Infection Prevention. Provides coordination and support for implementation of a system wide infection control and prevention program to identify and prevent or reduce sources of infection. Assists in the implementation and monitoring of processes to reduce hospital-associated infections (HAI). Ensures compliance to infection control standards meeting all local, State and Federal regulatory requirements.

Essential Job Functions

• Applies epidemiologic principles and statistical methods, including risk stratification to identify target populations, analyzes trends and risk factors, and designs and evaluates prevention and control strategies.
• Performs surveillance using NHSN criteria, documentation, and investigation of HAI through review of admission diagnoses, laboratory results, isolation, patient records, consultation requests, post-discharge surveillance, and autopsy findings
• Utilizes computer-based programs for tracking, reporting and disseminating information from surveillance activities. Prepares statistical reports utilizing epidemiologic principles to identify and analyze infection trends. Investigates, documents and reports infection control issues to manager and IPC/Quality Committee.
• Investigates infection outbreaks utilizing laboratory results in consultation with IPC Manager, Infectious Disease Physician, County/State public health departments, and if necessary, the Center for Disease Control.
• Functions as an integral part of quality/performance improvement initiatives
• Participates in environmental rounds and construction risk assessments for inpatient, outpatient and off-site patient care areas by identifying infection prevention issues with the multidisciplinary health care team and providing sound interventions to maintain patient, visitor and associate safety.
• Provides expert knowledge and guidance in IPC and epidemiology through the integration of evidence-based practice, policy and procedures and compliance with regulatory and accreditation agency standards.
• Collaborates with Employee Health in evaluation employee exposures to communicable disease and supports coordination of appropriate follow up.
• Implements mitigation strategies in the event of communicable disease outbreaks within the health care facilities and/or community
• Serves as a content expert and educational resource for health care providers, ancillary staff, patients, families and the general public, providing education increasing awareness of HAI and IPC measures.
• Serves as a leader, mentor and role model through collaboration and knowledge sharing with facility personnel, collaboration with other healthcare professionals within and outside of the facility.
• Collaborates in the fiscal management of the service through evaluation of technology and products for infection prevention, incorporating fiscal assessments into program evaluation.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Employment Qualifications

Education Qualifications:

Required

Minimum Education- Bachelor’s Degree

Specialty/Major: Nursing or healthcare related field

Preferred

Education- Master’s Degree

Specialty/Major: Nursing or other health related field

Licensing/ Certification:

Required

RN Nursing License

Certification in Infection Control (CIC), awarded by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC), within 3 years.

Preferred

Certification in Infection Control (CIC), awarded by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC). Completion of advanced education in Infection Prevention at time of hire.

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

Experience of 2-5 years direct clinical patient care or experience in healthcare related field.

Prefer infection control/prevention experience.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required

Demonstrated ability/experience to lead and facilitate multi-disciplinary teams; Demonstrated experience in performance improvement. Computer skills with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Preferred

Knowledge of improvement science

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Infection Prevention - Quality

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [e-mail] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] .

About the company

Bon Secours Health System, Inc. based in Marriottsville, Maryland, is a $3.2 billion dollar not-for-profit Catholic health system that owns, manages or joint ventures 18 acute care, 5 long term care, 4 assisted living, 6 retirement communities/senior housing, 14 home care and hospice services, and other facilities, primarily on the East Coast. Bon Secours Health System consists of more than 24,000 caregivers helping people in seven states. Its vision is to be a prophetic Catholic health ministry partnering with communities to create a more humane world, build health and social justice and provide exceptional value for those served.

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