Infection Preventionist

Job Details Begin Your Career in Infection Prevention! Are you a healthcare professional looking to transition into a rewarding specialty that directly impacts patient safety and quality of care? ChristianaCare is seeking an aspiring Infection Preventionist I to join our team and develop expertise in one of healthcare’s most critical disciplines. In this role, you will be responsible for learning and implementing fundamental infection prevention and control (IPC) components including conducting surveillance, assisting with investigations of outbreaks, rounding, and education for all caregivers. The Infection Preventionist I will primarily focus on surveillance of healthcare-associated infections to include chart review, data abstraction, data collection and application of the National Health and Safety Network (NHSN) definitions. In addition, knowledge and skills of other infection prevention and control practices will be developed, such as education program design, policy and procedure review, construction, accreditation readiness, high level disinfection and sterilization and participation in quality performance improvement activities to promote patient safety. If you’re passionate about healthcare quality, patient safety, epidemiology, and continuous learning, we invite you to explore a career path where your work helps protect entire communities and advances excellence in healthcare delivery. Work Hours: Day Shift with scheduled On-call requirement. Location: Newark Campus with some travel to Wilmington and Cecil campuses as needed. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Baccalaureate degree in nursing, public health, biology or other scientifically / health science related field required. Master’s degree in nursing, public health, biology or other scientifically / health science related field preferred. Two to three (2-3) years of healthcare related experience (i.e. Nursing, Respiratory, Medical Laboratory, Pharmacy) required. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) Certification Board of Infection within 24 months required. Appropriate clinical license required (DE RN license, Respiratory, Pharmacy). MD license required for Cecil campus. Special Requirements: Certification in Infection Control (CIC) Certification Board of Infection within 24 months required. Appropriate clinical license required (DE RN license, Respiratory, Pharmacy). MD license required for Cecil campus. Physical Demands: Walking, some lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying items, as well as, sitting and using the computer for prolonged periods. Some travel between facilities and in the community is required. Full Medical, Dental, Vision and other insurance benefits 403 (b) with an employer match Diverse and Inclusive culture Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out 12 week paid parental leave Annual Compensation Range: $79,497.60 - $127,212.80 Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co