Top 102 Infection prevention Jobs in Virginia Beach Va

Infection Control Specialist
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center —Chesapeake, VA
- Nursing
- Hospital
- Mid-level
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Director of Nursing Services (relocation assistance available)
Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay —Virginia Beach, VA
- $120,000 - $160,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Nursing
- Skilled nursing facility
- RN License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Wound Care LPN-HBO Tech - Full Time
RestorixHealth —Norfolk, VA
- $25 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Microsoft Excel
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Registered Nurse (RN)
Harbor's Edge Continuing Care Retirement Community —Norfolk, VA
- $43 - $48 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- RN License
- Paid training
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Infection Preventionist and Staff Development Nurse (RN)
Colonial Health & Rehab Center —Virginia Beach, VA
- $42 - $46 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Skilled nursing facility
- RN License
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Safety Partner
Sentara Hospitals —Norfolk, VA
- Weekends as needed
- Inpatient
- High school diploma or GED
- Medical-surgical
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
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FT Operating Room Registered Nurse / Nurse Educator & Total Joint Coordinator
Physicians' Surgery Center of Tidewater (12660) —Virginia Beach, VA
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Surgery
- RN License
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Clinical Sales Support Representative - VA Beach
Steris —Virginia Beach, VA
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Mileage reimbursement
- Disability insurance
Patient Transporter
Childrens Hospital of The Kings Daughters —Norfolk, VA
- $16.20 - $24.29 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Pediatrics
Environmental Services Technician I
Sentara Hospitals —Norfolk, VA
- Full-time
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
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Telemetry Technician I
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center —Chesapeake, VA
- Anatomy knowledge
- Hospital
- High school diploma or GED
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Sentara Princess Anne Hospital —Virginia Beach, VA
- Full-time
- Acute care
- High school
- Customer service
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
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Telemetry Technician I
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare —Chesapeake, VA
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Hospital
- BLS Certification
Environmental Services Technician I
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital —Virginia Beach, VA
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
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Environmental Services Technician
Sentara Hospitals —Norfolk, VA
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Customer service
- Inpatient
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
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Environmental Services Tech I
Sentara Hospitals —Norfolk, VA
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Customer service
- Inpatient
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
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Regional Clinical Director, RN
Sonida Senior Living —Virginia Beach, VA
- RN License
- 3 years
- Travel
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Registered Nurse II
VP STUDENT ENROLLMENT, ENGAGEMENT & SERVICES —Norfolk, VA
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Clinic experience
- Mid-level
Infusion Nurse - Norfolk
Option Care Health —Norfolk, VA
- $38.84 - $64.72 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Medication administration
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Clinical Care Tech ASC
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center —Virginia Beach, VA
- Vital signs
- Surgery
- BLS Certification
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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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