Top 273 Infection control Jobs in Norfolk, Va

Infection Control Specialist
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center —Chesapeake, VA
- Nursing
- Hospital
- Mid-level
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Clinical Infection Preventionist
Sentara Hospitals —Norfolk, VA
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Nursing
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
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PH Nurse VDH NFX17- Occupational Health Nurse (Employee Health Nurse) Wage
Virginia Department of Health —Norfolk, VA
- $34.57 - $41.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Nursing
- Current TB test
- RN License
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Infirmary Services Coordinator
JAMES BARRY-ROBINSON INSTITUTE —Norfolk, VA
- $18 - $20 an hour
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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PH Nurse NFX15 (Wage)
Virginia Department of Health —Norfolk, VA
- $34.57 - $41.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
6d
Registered Nurse II
Old Dominion University —Norfolk, VA
- $86,000 - $93,000 a year
- Full-time
- In person
- Nursing
- Patient monitoring
- RN License
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA —Langley AFB, VA
- $62,640 - $81,436 a year
- Temporary
- Background check
- BLS Certification
- Pass drug screening
9d
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Cypress Point Rehabilitation and Nursing —Virginia Beach, VA
- $36 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Allergy & Asthma Specialists, Ltd. —Virginia Beach, VA
- $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Vital signs
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Registered Nurse (RN)
Atlantic View Post Acute —Newport News, VA
- $35.50 - $40.00 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Skilled nursing facility
- RN License
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Registered Nurse (RN)
Newport Post Acute (SNF) —Newport News, VA
- $40 - $43 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Skilled nursing facility
- RN License
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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10d
Licensed Practical Nurse - 12 hour shifts $10,000 sign on bonus
ST MARYS HOME —Norfolk, VA
- $29 - $37 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- RN License
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Registered Nurse
East Coast Family Services, LLC —Norfolk, VA
- $35 - $37 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Vital signs
- BLS Certification
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Nassawadox Rehabilitation and Nursing —Virginia Beach, VA
- $34 an hour
- Part-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- RN License
- Nursing home
- Mileage reimbursement
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Bay Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing —Virginia Beach, VA
- $21.50 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Skilled nursing facility
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Infection Prevention Nurse, RN
Marcella Post Acute —Hampton, VA
- $35 - $42 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Skilled nursing facility
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Hampton Health & Rehab Center —Hampton, VA
- $30 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Skilled nursing facility
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Registered Nurse (RN)
Autumn Care of Suffolk —Suffolk, VA
- $45 - $48 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Skilled nursing facility
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Travel RN - MS/Tele
ATC New York City —Chesapeake, VA
- $55.30 - $58.54 an hour
- Travel nursing
- Background check
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- RN License
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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12d
Travel EP RN
Fusion Medical Staffing —Norfolk, VA
- $2,733 - $3,142 a week
- Travel nursing
- Nursing
- RN License
- PALS Certification
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Infection Control Specialist

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center -
Chesapeake, VA

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Job Details

Qualifications

Microbiology
Long term care experience
Regulatory documents
Certification in Infection Prevention & Control
Microbiology
Epidemiological data collection methods
Acute care facility experience
Policy & process development
Bachelor's degree
Healthcare policy development
Data collection
Cross-functional collaboration
Clinical data analysis
NHSN (National Healthcare Safety Network)
Hospital regulatory compliance
Policy Development
Healthcare data reporting

Full Job Description

Summary

The Infection Preventionist is primarily responsible for conducting surveillance for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) as defined by the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN). This position assists in implementing an active hospital-wide infection prevention and control program, supports organizational education on infection prevention and control (IPC), and participates in quality and performance improvement activities to ensure the program is conducted in accordance with recognized practices, guidelines, and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities below represent the daily tasks; other tasks may be assigned.

Conduct daily surveillance using the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) criteria.
Investigate HAIs by analyzing patient information and documentation: admissions, diagnoses, microbiology culture results, isolation orders, patient records, consultation requests, and autopsy findings.
Assist in investigations of outbreaks (both in the main hospital and off-site) utilizing a microbiology laboratory or through consultation with Infectious Disease (ID) physicians, local and/or state health departments, and the CDC when necessary.
Act as a resource for infection prevention and control concerns for staff, patients, and visitors.
Assist with reviewing daily lab reports to identify patients with significant infections that require isolation and/or timely reporting to the Virginia Department of Health.
Assist the IPC Director in implementing the hospital-wide infection control plan.
Participate in hospital-approved database collection and input data as required.
Participate in additional surveillance projects as directed by the Director of Infection Prevention and Control.
Provide overall coverage of the IPC department in the absence of the Director.
Assist in compiling and interpreting surveillance reports and participating in quality and performance improvement activities.
Assist with planning, organizing, developing, implementing, and providing education programs for all hospital employees to increase organizational knowledge of infection and communicable diseases and various prevention methods.
Maintain qualifications through ongoing education and training, which can be demonstrated by participation in infection control courses or local, regional, and/or national meetings and conferences organized and recognized by professional societies such as the Association of Professional in Infection Prevention and Control (APIC) and the Society of Healthcare Epidemiology (SHEA) and SHEA,
Assist with ensuring maintenance of organizational compliance with regulatory bodies such as the CDC, Det Norske Veritas (DNV), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Supervisory Responsibilities

Reports to: Director, Infection Prevention and Control

Supervises: None

Responsibilities: Not applicable

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform their essential duty. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Medical Technology, Environmental Health, or related field

Preferred Education: Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or another health-related field

Experience:

5+ years of infection prevention experience with a minimum of 3 years in an acute or long-term healthcare setting required.
Experience performing surveillance and strong knowledge of microbiology and epidemiology.
Experience supporting DNV, CMS, and state regulatory surveys.
Proficient in NHSN reporting and other infection surveillance systems.
Knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship principles.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret surveillance and clinical data
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; ability to influence without authority and function autonomously.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Strong written communication skills for policy development and regulatory reporting.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Certified in Infection Control (CIC) designation required.

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Certified Infection Contr

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