RN Infection Preventionist - FT

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The RN Infection Preventionist at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) conducts infection control surveillance across the organization, identifying HAIs/CAIs and initiating control measures as directed. This role requires independent work within the Quality Department to manage multiple priorities and ensure regulatory compliance.

Education and licensure requirements include an active RN license, CPR, and targeted IPC training; geriatrics experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess a nursing diploma.
• Must be currently licensed/registered in applicable State.
• Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation.
• CPR certification must remain current during employment.
• Must have obtained specialized IPC training beyond initial professional training or education prior to assuming the role.
• If a facility's resident population changes, the IP should re-evaluate their knowledge and skills and may need to obtain additional training for the change in the facility's scope of care.
• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred
• Must have applicable certifications or training per State requirements (e.g., Certified TB Nurse).

Responsibilities

• Conducts infection control surveillance throughout the organization.
• Identifies, investigates and records data concerning healthcare associated infections and state reportable diseases.
• Initiates control measures as authorized by designated committees.
• Works independently with computer/internet access, managing multiple priorities in a hospital Quality Department environment.

Skills

Infection prevention

Data analysis

Education

Communication

Education

Nursing diploma

RN license in good standing

CPR certification

IPC training

State requirements certification (e.g., TB Nurse)

Job description

Job Description Summary

• the RN Infection Preventionist evaluates the quality of resident care and outcomes as they relate to Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAI) and Community Acquired Infections (CAI) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and MUSC Health's standards. Collects, prepares, and analyzes HAI data. Presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions. Monitors care team member compliance with infection control standards through use of barriers and infection prevention measures. Prepares and presents education for the staff, residents, and families. Serves as a resource to all departments and personnel.
• Reports to Director of Nursing (DON) Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC003627 FLO - Quality (FMC) Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Job Description

Conducts infection control surveillance throughout the organization. Identifies, investigates and records data concerning healthcare associated infections, epidemiologically significant organisms and state reportable diseases. Initiates control measures as authorized by designated committees. Works independently with computer/internet access, managing multiple priorities in a physical environment that houses the hospital system's Quality Department.

Education

• Must possess a nursing diploma
• Must be currently licensed/registered in applicable State.
• Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation.
• CPR certification must remain current during employment.
• Must have obtained specialized IPC training beyond initial professional training or education prior to assuming the role.
• If a facility's resident population changes, the IP should re-evaluate their knowledge and skills and may need to obtain additional training for the change in the facility's scope of care.
• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred
• Must have applicable certifications or training per State requirements (e.g., Certified TB Nurse)

Experience

1-3 years' experience in Infection Prevention and Control

Licenses/Certificates

• Certification in Infection Control preferred.
• Must be BLS and ACLS certified.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Verification Program

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, see http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees.

About MUSC

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.