RN Infection Control Spec - Infection Control - Kettering -Resource/Days

Kettering Medical Center; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking a CIC Specialist to lead the Infection Control Program. This role involves managing prevention strategies, ensuring high-quality patient care, and conducting vital audits. The ideal candidate will possess a nursing or relevant health degree, alongside significant experience in infection control and patient safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in bedside nursing in an acute care facility or as medical technologist.
• Over 2 years of Infection Prevention and Control experience preferred.
• Ohio RN license or ASCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the development and management of the Infection Control Program.
• Perform infection control surveillance activities and audits.
• Act as a patient advocate for the delivery of safe care.

Skills

Interpersonal Relations

Critical Analysis

Statistical Data Interpretation

Verbal and Writing Skills

Initiative

Judgment

Education

ADN or BSN or BS in applicable health field

Job description

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Kettering Health Main Campus

+ Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.

+ The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.

+ In 2020, KH Main Campus received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.

+ Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.

+ Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.

+ Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).

+ Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.

+ 465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)

Job Responsibilities:

+ Accountable for the development and ongoing management of Kettering Health’s Infection Control Program.

+ The CIC Specialist is responsible for: ongoing employee education regarding infection control; performance of surveillance activities; implementation of prevention and control measures in response to a suspected or known bioterrorism-related outbreak; and specific audits that promote high quality care to all patients and reduces the risk of infection for employees and patients.

+ Available to all departments, the Specialist serves as a resource for infection control questions and issues.

+ The CIC specialist is accountable for his/her own professional development and practice within the scope of care defined by law.

+ Utilizing organizational resources, the CIC specialist acts as a patient advocate for the delivery of safe care, which includes the delegation of care and participation in performance and practice improvement activities.

+ The delivery of nursing care at Kettering Health reflects the philosophies, mission, vision and values of the organization and nursing department.

+ Performs infection control surveillance activities, and specific audits that promote high quality care to all patients and reduce the risk of infection for employees and patients.

Job Requirements:

Education:

+ ADN or BSN or BS in applicable health field

Work Experience:

+ 5 years’ experience in bedside nursing in an acute care facility or 5 years experience as medical technologist

+ Over 2 years of Infection Prevention and Control experience preferred

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations

+ Ohio, United States Registered Nurses RN license or ASCP Medical Technologist certified

+ or Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred

Skills:

+ Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations and critical analysis skills as evidenced by previous experience.

+ Knowledge of current health care practices as they relate to prevention of disease transmission.

+ Knowledge of reportable diseases and documentation to complete for local, state, and government agencies.

+ Ability to accept responsibility, analyze problems, evaluate reports, present data, and make infection control decisions regarding patient rare or employee concerns.

+ Ability to demonstrate initiative and good judgment in a self-directed role.

+ Ability to use and interpret statistical data.

+ Strong verbal/writing skills necessary.

+ Strong interpersonal skills necessary.

+ Has completed annual Corporate Integrity training.

+ Maintains competencies and skills of specialty area of practice.

Requisition Number: 2023-41164

Shift: First Shift

Name: 710010 - Infection Control

External Company URL: http://www.ketteringhealth.org/

Street: 3535 Southern Blvd

FTE: 02 Hours Per Pay Period/FTE 0.03