RN - Infection Preventionist

RN - Infection Preventionist
Job ID: 17415

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assists with development, implementation and evaluation of the multi-disciplinary program for surveillance, prevention and control of infections at Florida Hospital. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

At least 5 years of clinical experience such as nursing or laboratory

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related health care field preferred.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Experience in infection control or continous process improvement.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

· None required

PREFERRED LICENSURE OR REGISTRATION:

· Certification in Infection Control or CIC eligible preferred. CBIC’s (Certification Board of Infection Control) certification program is accredited by the National Commission of Certifying Agencies

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 10^th

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 departments/services and medical staff.

· Prioritizes projects to appropriately utilize time and supplies to

conserve resources.

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