RN - Infection Control

Cynet HealthStaff; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a full-time Infection Preventionist to lead infection prevention and control efforts. The role serves as a subject matter expert for protocols and practices in healthcare settings.

The position requires a Bachelor's in an applied clinical science and CIC certification; a Master's degree is preferred. Expect on-site assessments, SOP development, staff training, and collaboration with health departments. Travel within the region is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applied clinical science (e.g., nursing or public health) required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required.
• Broad knowledge of infection prevention in congregate care settings.
• Experience in hospital-based infection prevention and control programs.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate infection control practices.
• Ability to perform on-site assessments in healthcare settings.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Google Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and use strong judgment.

Responsibilities

• Create and update standard operating procedures and protocols for infection prevention.
• Participate in strategic planning and implementation of infection prevention initiatives.
• Conduct on-site and teleconference assessments in healthcare settings.
• Prepare summary reports with recommendations and follow-up with facilities.
• Educate on infection prevention topics for licensing surveyors.
• Consult outbreak investigations with local health departments.
• Educate and train internal staff on disease prevention and control.
• Evaluate research and evidence-based practices to inform routine practice.
• Willingness to travel within the region.

Skills

Broad knowledge of infection control

Experience in hospital-based infection

Plan, implement, evaluate infection

On-site assessments

Google Suite proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Organize and prioritize tasks

Independent work and judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in applied clinical science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

RN - Infection Control

Infection Preventionist

Profession: Infection Preventionist

Specialty: Staff Augmentation

Duration: 51 days

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Experience: Minimum of experience as an infection preventionist in acute care settings

License: Bachelor's degree in an applied clinical science required; Master's degree preferred

Certifications: Certified in Infection Control (CIC) required

Must-Have:

• Broad knowledge of infection prevention in congregate care settings
• Experience in hospital-based infection prevention and control programs
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate infection control practices
• Ability to perform on-site assessments in healthcare settings
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Google Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks efficiently
• Ability to work independently and use strong judgment

Description:Seeking a full-time Infection Preventionist to support infection prevention and control initiatives.The position will serve as a subject matter expert for infection prevention and control protocols.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in an applied clinical science such as nursing or public health.A master's degree is preferred.Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is required.

The role involves providing infection prevention and control support to programs and tracking activities to ensure alignment with objectives.Responsibilities include creating and updating standard operating procedures and protocols for infection prevention.The position requires participation in strategic planning and implementation of ideas to promote infection prevention efforts.

Conducting on-site and teleconference assessments in various healthcare settings is expected.Summary reports of facility assessments must be completed with recommendations.Follow-up with facilities after assessments to ensure recommendations are implemented.

Education on infection prevention topics for licensing surveyors is part of the responsibilities.Training on various infection prevention topics will be conducted in different formats, including presentations and webinars.Consultation for outbreak investigations in collaboration with local health departments is required.

The role involves interviewing healthcare facilities about risk factors associated with outbreaks to ensure safe community practices.Providing subject matter expertise in drafting technical reports and quality educational materials is essential.The position also involves educating and training internal staff on disease prevention and control measures.

Evaluation of research and evidence-based practices to incorporate findings into routine practice is necessary.Willingness to travel within the region is needed.Other duties will be assigned as required.