RN Infection Prevention - OQE Infection Prevention

Overview The Infection Preventionist is an independently functioning nurse with exceptional knowledge in infection prevention and hospital epidemiology. They participate in activities related to the prevention of healthcare-associated infections in patients, healthcare personnel, and visitors. Our team's mission is to promote a safe and healthy environment through the prevention of healthcare-associated infections and the transmission of infectious diseases among patients, personnel, and visitors. We contribute to infection prevention research to guide evidence-based practices and approach all activities using a multidisciplinary team that includes hospital epidemiology, infection prevention, quality improvement, informatics, advanced epidemiologic and statistical methods, advanced microbiologic methods, and compliance monitoring and coaching. We believe success in our mission starts with an amazing team. Infection prevention teammates demonstrate our values every day, learning from healthcare personnel, patients, and one another while treating everyone with dignity and respect. Why Work Here We impact people and care about people everyday We are committed to an equitable and inclusive workplace We are a community that builds camaraderie across the departments we support Teammate feedback has led to improved workflows and an inclusive workplace environment We have FUN - including during and after work-sponsored social events Responsibilities Consultation – Serve as consultant/liaison with hospital departments, hospital committees (e.g., Infection Control Committee, Pet Visitation), CQI teams, and area health departments. Prepare, review, and initiate infection control policies as assigned. Education – Develop educational programs and materials for hospital employees regarding infection control policies. Participate in continuing education activities at the department, hospital, state, and national level. Exposure Work‑Up – Evaluate communicable disease exposures within the hospital complex to contain infectious diseases and prevent disease transmission to patients and employees. Investigational Studies – Monitor construction activities to ensure infection control measures are implemented and continued during renovation and construction activities. Participate in the review of hospital construction and renovations to address infection control issues. Outbreak Investigation – Evaluate nosocomial infection outbreaks to detect causes and formulate solutions to improve patient outcomes. Quality Assessment – Evaluate new equipment and products to ensure provision of elements necessary to prevent the spread of infection and adequate disinfection. Perform quality control activities to evaluate the effectiveness of written communication and educational activities related to infection control and established guidelines for antibiotic usage. Surveillance – Perform ward surveillance, monitor patient isolation/precautions and medical records to determine healthcare-associated infections in order to establish baseline infection rates, detect changing patterns or problems requiring action, communicate pertinent observations to those responsible for patient care, and identify epidemics, clusters of infections, infections due to unusual pathogens. Qualifications Education Requirements Graduation from a state-accredited school of professional nursing Licensure / Certification Requirements Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina. Professional Experience Requirements Three (3) years of experience in either patient care, infection control, occupational safety, or ergonomics. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Requirements Exceptional knowledge in infection prevention and hospital epidemiology, including experience with healthcare-associated infection prevention, outbreak investigation, surveillance, education, and quality assessment. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Employment Details Position: Full Time, 40 hours per week (on‑call required) Location: Chapel Hill, NC Work Assignment Type: Onsite, Day Job Pay Range: $33.37 - $47.97 per hour (depends on experience and equity) Exempt From Overtime: Exempt #J-18808-Ljbffr UNC Health Care