Job ID: 12343
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Assists with development, implementation and evaluation of the multi-disciplinary program for surveillance, prevention and control of infections at Florida Hospital.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
At least 5 years of clinical experience such as nursing or laboratory.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
· Certified in Infection Control (CIC) or CIC eligible preferred.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related health care field preferred. Must have current Florida license, if applicable and a minimum of five years clinical experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· Experience in infection control or continuous process improvement
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
· Applicable current health care professional licensure
PREFERRED LICENSURE OR REGISTRATION:
· Certification in Infection Control
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Conduct reflects Florida Hospital’s Core Value of Integrity, Care, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork as outlined in the organization’s Performance
Excellence Program, mission and vision.
· Integrates clinical findings, laboratory results and other diagnostic tests to determine the presence of infections utilizing the criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control and National Nosocomial Infection Surveillance System.
· Identifies need for infection control precautions in high risk patients and assists with coordination and implementation of infection control precautions based on patient’s age and diagnosis specific needs.
· Conducts surveillance as assigned utilizing the tools and data best suited for the task.
· Assesses clusters of microorganisms and conducts an epidemiological investigation of nosocomial outbreaks including implementation of control measures.
· Utilizes threshold data for the assessment of unit specific/service specific infection rates and informs the assistant director of any potential problems.
· Identifies possible employee exposure to communicable diseases. Communicates with Employee Clinic and collaborates to assure thorough follow-up.
· Accurately aggregates data and places in designated files on or before the 10th business day of the month.
· Displays aggregated data in control chart format or run chart as applicable.
· Collaborate with appropriate departments/services, staff members, physicians when appropriate.
· Demonstrates knowledge of Continuous Process Improvement principles and participates in Process Improvement Teams as assigned or requested.
· Assists in the development of infection control related policies,procedures and educational programs to comply with local, state, federal regulations, JCAHO/AOA standards and CDC/HICPAC guidelines and disseminates pertinent information as appropriate.
· Develops and maintains open lines of communication and positive working relationships with all partments/services and medical staff.
· Prioritizes projects to appropriately utilize time and supplies to conserve resources.
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