Infection Preventionist (Hospital)

Nurse Epidemiologist

Employment Type: Full time

Description:

*** $20,000 Sign on Bonus ***

What you will do:

* Care provided is appropriate to the age of the patients served, as defined in the scope of service for the Nurse Epidemiologists area of practice.

* Evaluates and monitors quality of patient care related to Infection Control.

* Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of growth and development.

* Demonstrates an understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients.

* Performs hospital wide surveillance activities.

* Initiates and participates in related patient care activities.

Minimum Qualifications

* Graduate of school of nursing is preferred.

* Certification in Infection Control preferred.

* Minimum of two (2) years prior Infection Control experience in an acute care facility is necessary.

* Excellent verbal and written skills are necessary.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions

Ministry/Facility Information :

• Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
• We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
• We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
• Retirement savings program with employer matching

Legal Info

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.