Top 72 Infection prevention Jobs in Augusta Ga

Infection Preventionist WMCG - Infection Control - Day
2310 AU Medical Center, Inc. —Augusta, GA
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Microsoft Word
- Nursing
Infection Preventionist
Piedmont Healthcare Inc. —Augusta, GA
- Full-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- Mid-level
- Opportunities for advancement
Infection Preventionist/Wound Care Nurse
Brandon Wilde —Evans, GA
- $85,000 - $88,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Nursing
- RN License
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Care Coordinator-Remote/Hybrid
Center for Primary Care, P.C. —Augusta, GA
- Extended hours
- Remote
- BLS Certification
- Primary Care
- HIPAA
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
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Hospice Chaplain
PruittHealth —Augusta, GA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Word processing
- Writing skills
22h
Sterile Processing Tech Cert
Doctors Hospital of Augusta —Augusta, GA
- Full-time
- Surgery
- No experience needed
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
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Life Enrichment Program Director
Community Health Services of Georgia —Augusta, GA
- $20.25 - $23.10 an hour
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
14d
Travel OR RN
Fusion Medical Staffing —Augusta, GA
- $2,346 - $2,496 a week
- Travel nursing
- Surgery
- RN License
- PALS Certification
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Dental Hygienist
Clinical Magnet —Augusta, GA
- $45 - $48 an hour
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Dental office
- Vital signs
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Travel OR RN
Fusion Medical Staffing —Augusta, GA
- $2,346 - $2,496 a week
- Travel nursing
- Surgery
- RN License
- PALS Certification
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Speech Pathologist, PRN (Columbia County)
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. —Grovetown, GA
- PRN
- Hospital
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
Quality Manager
Neighborhood Improvement Project Inc —Augusta, GA
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Clinic
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Surgical Technician
US Veterans Health Administration —Augusta, GA
- $50,460 - $65,599 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Surgery
- Psychiatry
14d
Title X Coordinator
Neighborhood Improvement Project Inc —Augusta, GA
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
Quick Apply
12d
Sexual Health Navigator
Rural Health Services Inc —Aiken, SC
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- BLS Certification
Quick Apply
Environmental Services Tech (Augusta) - Full time - Evenings and Nights available w/ Rotating Wknds and Holidays
Wellstar —Augusta, GA
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Operating room
Title X Coordinator
Associates plus —Augusta, GA
- $45,000 - $56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
11d
Painter - Augusta
PruittHealth —Augusta, GA
- Online Application
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Customer Advocate
ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists —Augusta, GA
- $78,000 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Ast Env Svcs Manager
Augusta University —Augusta, GA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Infection Preventionist WMCG - Infection Control - Day

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc. -
Augusta, GA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
Epidemiological data collection methods

Full Job Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The Infection Preventionist is responsible for activities surrounding infection prevention and control with emphasis on
surveillance, investigation, data analysis/interpretation, consultation, and education. Through these activities, the
Infection Preventionist supports the Hospital Infection Prevention Program to improve patient outcomes in all clinical
areas as assigned by the director. This role serves as the Infection Prevention Officer.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Surveillance: Demonstrates clinical competency and expertise in epidemiology. Demonstrates
understanding of NHSN definitions of infections used for surveillance purposes. Participates in the
development of a plan for routine surveillance of assigned patient groups. Conducts ongoing infection
prevention and/or control interventions and implements as appropriate. Reviews and interprets infection
surveillance data on a regular basis. Identifies clusters/potential outbreaks early.
Investigation: Initiates preliminary case finding and risk factor evaluation for the early detection of potential
problems, collaborates in planning for, and participates in the conduction of epidemiologic investigations
identified. Reports confirmed exposures (patient and/or personnel) to the appropriate internal and/or
external individuals. Integrates evaluation of improvements into surveillance practice.
Consultation: Initiates and provides routine consultation relating to the implementation of established
infection prevention and control policies/procedures. Seeks internal and external consultation as needed to
increase expertise to ensure appropriate investigative/interventional measures are implemented. Advises
department manager, faculty, staff, and students regarding infection problems and recommended
prevention and control measures.
Education: Provides formal, problem-oriented educational programs as assigned. Provides informal
education to staff members as needed. Develops, coordinates, and provides educational programs (i.e.
Asepsis, BSI bundle, etc.) as assigned.
Administrative Activities: Collaborates on an ongoing basis with the department director and HEP Staff.
Participates in of HEP staff meetings. Participates in the Infections Committee meetings as needed.
Participates in the routine review of the HEP policies and procedures. Participates in the routine review of
the Infection Control Manual in conjunction with the Infections Committee. Represents HEP on house-wide
and other committees as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelors Public Health or Bachelors Microbiology or Bachelors Health Science or Masters Other-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support
RN - Reg Nurse (Single State)-Preferred

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Education: additional years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of minimum education requirement. Required and
Minimum 2 years experienced in healthcare setting Required and
Minimum 1 year experience in infection prevention practice Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Strong verbal and written communication.
Excellent teamwork and relationship building.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic principles of epidemiology, surveillance, data collection and analysis.
Personal time management skills are required.

Position Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare related field and 2 years or more of experience in nursing or acute care setting. Additional years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of minimum education requirement. Skills required: Computer skills required to include Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Certifications required: Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS).

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

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Title X Coordinator

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