What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Preventionist position at Parkview Health?
Are you a curious, lifelong learner who enjoys investigation, problem solving, and teamwork? If so, Infection Prevention is the career path for you!
No experience in Infection Prevention? No problem! We offer a comprehensive on-boarding and continuing education program, strong peer support network, and CIC certification preparation.
Parkview Health Wabash is seeking an Infection Preventionist to work 16 hours per week. The schedule is flexible, but it’s required to be on campus three times a week. This position may be filled concurrently with another Parkview role to receive benefits.
The PWB Infection Preventionist role involves providing leadership in infection control practices and educating staff on infection prevention protocols. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to educate and train staff on infection prevention protocols are essential.
Summary
The Infection Preventionist (IP) collaborates with teams and individuals to create process improvement initiatives, provide feedback, and sustain infection prevention strategies. Serves as the liaison between Parkview co-workers and the Infection Prevention department to facilitate effective relationships and clear understanding of hospital associated infection data and analytics. Specific duties include: hospital acquired infection review and follow up, management of transmission based precautions, staff education, environment of care rounds and follow up, construction risk assessments and rounds, policy review and revision as assigned, and limited hospital acquired infection surveillance.
Education
Must be a graduate of an ASN or BSN program; or have a Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science or other related field; or have a Master’s Degree in Public Health or other related field. Nurses with ASN, must obtain BSN from an accredited program within five years of employment or will not be eligible to continue nursing employment with Parkview.
Licensure/Certification
Nursing Degree candidates must have current Indiana RN license. Laboratory Degree candidates must have current ASCP certification. All candidates, CIC preferred upon hire or must be obtained within 3 years of hire into position.
