General Summary
Performs infection prevention and control activities including surveillance, data collection, analysis and implementation of infection prevention interventions for the System. Serves as a resource to patients, families, Department of Health, and system healthcare providers. Implements and sustains infection prevention strategies.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
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Maintains competence in area of expertise.
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Collaborates with other professionals to improve patient care/safety based on evidence-based infection prevention and control practices.
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Performs surveillance for healthcare associated infections.
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Compiles and analyzes data on healthcare associated infections and disseminates the data to improve patient safety across the continuum of care.
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Identifies opportunities for improvement in patient or healthcare worker safety based on surveillance activities.
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Acts as a resource and role model.
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Evaluates practices/products for efficacy and seeks to control costs by eliminating practices which are proven to be ineffective.
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Develops, implements, and evaluates education programs for staff and students, and educational resources for patients and families.
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Manages infection prevention related projects as appropriate.
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Contributes new knowledge related to infection prevention by initiating and/or participating in research as appropriate.
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Utilizes epidemiological principles to conduct investigations.
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Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
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Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Common Expectations:
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Reports data to regulatory agencies as required.
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Develops, reviews and revises infection prevention and control policies using evidence-based models and advocates for continuous improvement that will lead to increased safety and participates in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
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Makes decisions with a focus on emotional intelligence, listening skills and learning skills.
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Demonstrates knowledge of risk assessment concepts and uses its structure to participate in projects guiding risk reduction strategies related to Infection Prevention and Control.
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Ensures professional competency with routine surveillance activities and outbreak investigations.
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Ensures process design of establish procedures and internal workflows are utilized consistently.
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Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
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Enhances professional growth and development through advanced/continuing education to maintain up-to-date knowledge, skills, and competencies.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
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Bachelors Degree Healthcare related field (e.g. nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or related field). Required
Work Experience:
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1 year Experience in nursing or other healthcare related field. Required
Licenses:
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Certified in Infection Prevention and Control within 4 years Preferred and
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Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Preferred
Benefits Offered:
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Comprehensive health benefits
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Retirement savings plan
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Paid time off (PTO)
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Education assistance
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Financial education and support, including DailyPay
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Expanded Paid Parental Leave
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