Infection Preventionist

Job Summary

This role is responsible for the planning and implementing of the infection control program in accordance with applicable federal, state and local regulations, standards, and guidelines. The Infection Preventionist performs surveillance, provides educational programs, and consults with personnel, management, and medical staff regarding infection control.

Experience

• Progressive four-year experience in a healthcare setting is required.
• Two years in infection control capacity in acute care, skilled nursing facility, or home health preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree is required, science or related field preferred.
• Certificate program or recent in-services in infection control preferred.

License & Certifications

• Certification in Infection Control within two years of hire.

Additional Requirements

• Proven ability to function independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a variety of people including patients, families, employees, physicians, outside contractors and agencies required.
• Current knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines related to hospitals.
• Proven leadership & negotiation skills. Excellent interpersonal and consultation skills required. Working knowledge of epidemiology, infectious diseases, and sepsis preferred.
• Proven ability to participate in program planning and implementation.
• Computer experience required.
• Ability to track, trend & analyze data to create action plans for performance improvement.
• Ability to speak the English language in an understandable manner.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)