Top 430 Infection prevention Jobs in Maryland

Infection Preventionist
University of Maryland Medical System —Baltimore, MD
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Current TB test
- RN License
Infection Control and Prevention Coordinator, Part-Time
University of Maryland Medical System —Baltimore, MD
- Part-time
- Nursing
- OSHA
- Hospital
Infection Prevention Specialist, Part Time
University of Maryland Medical System —La Plata, MD
- $42.64 - $64.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- Hospital
Infection Control and Occ Health Program Coordinator - RN
BALTIMORE MEDICAL SYSTEM, INC. —Baltimore, MD
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- BLS Certification
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Director, Infection Prevention
University of Maryland Medical System —Baltimore, MD
- Full-time
- Nursing
- 6 years
- RN License
Infection Prevention & Employee Health Mngr
Greater Baden Medical Services, Inc. —Brandywine, MD
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- RN License
- Wellness program
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Infection Control LPN
Centurion Health —Hagerstown, MD
- $35.20 - $45.00 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Pass drug screening
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Infection Preventionist
TidalHealth —Crisfield, MD
- $80,724.80 - $125,112.00 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Nursing
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Nurse (Quality/Safety)
US Indian Health Service —Rockville, MD
- $118,203 - $153,665 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Nursing
- Hospital
- Loan repayment program
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Infection Control Nurse - RN
Stella Maris —Timonium, MD
- $38.05 - $57.05 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Skilled nursing facility
- RN License
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
Registered Nurse
Lorien Health Services —Taneytown, MD
- $31 - $44 an hour
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- RN License
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Physical Therapist
Potomac Healthcare Solutions —Fort Meade, MD
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Surgery
- High school
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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Nurse Case Manager
Bello Machre —Glen Burnie, MD
- $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Paid training
- 403(b) matching
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GNA
Lorien Health Services —Taneytown, MD
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Nursing home
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
Health Home RN Case Manager
Arundel Lodge, Inc. —Edgewater, MD
- $30 - $32 an hour
- Overtime
- Nursing
- Vital signs
- RN License
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Registered Nurse
Lorien Health Services —Columbia, MD
- $31 - $44 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Skilled nursing facility
- RN License
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
GNA
Lorien Health Services —Mount Airy, MD
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Skilled nursing facility
- Nursing home
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
Cardiac Sonographer PRN
University of Maryland Medical System —Bel Air, MD
- PRN
- Anatomy knowledge
- BLS Certification
- No experience needed
Part-Time Nurse
NCCF —Bethesda, MD
- $40.00 - $42.44 an hour
- Part-time
- Nursing
- Patient monitoring
- Mid-level
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Occupational Therapist - Home Health Visits
BAYADA Home Health Care —Perry Hall, MD
- $53 - $68 per point
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Home Health
- Geriatrics
- Mileage reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
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Infection Preventionist

University of Maryland Medical System -
Baltimore, MD

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Research design
Statistics
Computer operation
Statistics
Certification in Infection Prevention & Control
Bachelor's degree
Data management
Computer skills
Patient interaction
Database software proficiency

Full Job Description

Job Requirements

The Infection Preventionist conducts nosocomial infection surveillance, analyzes data for trends, participates in outbreak investigations, provides related education to staff and maintains relevant policies.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Collects, processes, and analyzes surveillance data to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to decrease morbidity and mortality as well as employee exposures and injuries
Evaluate hospitalized patients for the presence of nosocomial, infectious or reportable disease using both electronic data and site visits
Reviews culture and sensitivity reports on in-patients with possible infections to set priorities for surveillance activities in patient care areas and define nosocomial infections in accordance with CDC published definitions.
Performs surveillance of current in-patient and discharged patient’s medical records suspected of having acquired a nosocomial infection.
Identifies, alert sand discusses significant Infection Control issues with the Director of Infection Prevention & Control and Hospital Epidemiologist, usually pertaining to those nursing units assigned for surveillance activities.
Reports communicable diseases as required by law
Consult with administration, medical staff, department managers, employees, and patients regarding infection control practices, policies, and procedures, transmission of communicable disease, and reduction of nosocomial infections
Maintains records of nosocomial infections and prepares various monthly, quarterly and annual infection reports in accordance with departmental procedures.
Completes necessary data collection in a timely manner in preparation for monthly infection prevention reports.
Attends monthly Infection Control Subcommittee meetings to present nosocomial infection data for specific patient care areas and/or types of infections.
Prepares and reviews quarterly nosocomial infections reports for accuracy and completeness with Hospital Epidemiologist. Distributes report to the Executive Infection Control Committee to be presented by the Hospital Epidemiologist. May attend and present the data as required.
Leads and or participates in multidisciplinary collaborative teams to improve preventative practices, identify evidenced based research, and improve patient and institutional outcome.
Some On-Call is required.
Investigates patient/employee exposures to communicable diseases and participates in outbreak investigations, making recommendations to control such outbreaks and notifies appropriate City and State Health Officials in accordance with departmental procedures and state regulations.
Reviews current infection control literature to keep up to date on infection control changes and developments.
Makes recommendations to departments to alter specific procedures to decrease the transmission of nosocomial infection between and/or to patients.
Develops educational programs to meet the needs of all employees as required by regulatory agencies to keep them informed about current infection control concepts and their specific responsibilities.
Provides infection control education to nursing, medical staff and various allied health staff to communicate departmental and hospital-wide policies and procedures.
Consults with health care workers via telephone and/or in person concerning infection control issues in patient care and/or employee health.
Review and revise house wide policies to ensure that current practice meets professional and regulatory standards with regards to identification of issues and outbreak control and prevention. Develop sound policies that reflect changing trends.
Develops and conducts hospital-wide in-service programs on infection control.
Assists with conducting Annual Training Sessions on “Occupational Exposure to Blood borne Pathogens” and tuberculosis for UMMS employees, physicians and other hospital personnel.
Collaborates with Employee Health regarding vaccine programs, PPD testing and post-evaluation follow-up for infectious disease exposures.
Maintains infection prevention expertise in a clinical specialty in infection control as identified by the Director

Work Experience

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in nursing, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health or other related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
Two years clinical experience as an RN, microbiology experience as a Medical Technologist or an advanced degree in a closely related field is required. Current licensure in the State of Maryland as a Registered Nurse or certification as a Registered Medical Technologist is required if using these criteria to fulfill the experience requirement. Infection Prevention experience is strongly preferred.
Certification from the Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC)) as an Infection Control Practitioner is required, or taken within two (2) years of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Sound knowledge of epidemiology, sterilization and sanitation, bacteriology, infectious disease and asepsis
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs
Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently
Ability to respond, investigate, identify and problem-solve infection control issues requiring immediate and decisive action.
Strong leadership skills
Ability to deliver various educational programs to hospital personnel regarding infection control precautions/procedures.
Must be able to relate to others on a professional level
Ability to plan, organize, and consult
Strong aptitude to present information in a sound and concise manner
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with patients and clinical staff regarding infection control procedures and precautions.
Strong computer skills
Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications as it applies to database management such as database management software, and knowledge of the operation of a personal computer system is required. Knowledge of statistics, research design, adult and pediatric infectious diseases, nosocomial infections surveillance, interpretation of microbiology lab data is required.

Patient Safety Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives

1. Acts to correct observed risks to patient safety.

2. Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.

3. Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.

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Director, Infection Prevention

Infection Prevention & Employee Health Mngr

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Infection Preventionist

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Infection Control Nurse - RN

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