Infection Preventionist

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Infection Preventionist, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating effective infection prevention and control programs across the organization. Every day you will conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, analyze data to identify trends, and design evidence-based interventions to prevent their spread. This includes educating staff, consulting on infectious disease issues, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. You will demonstrate expert knowledge of infectious diseases, epidemiology, and public health principles, coupled with strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities to influence positive changes in clinical practice and safeguard patient and staff well-being. You will collaborate with the department leader in infection prevention activities related to surveillance, performance improvement, and education to ensure that patients, personnel, and visitors are protected from transmission of diseases within the facility environment as identified in the core competency model by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC). Education and Experience Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience in nursing, microbiology, biology, nursing or public health. Bachelor's in Science (Microbiology, Biology, Nursing, Public Health) Licensure Registered Nurse or Clinical Lab Scientist with a state license. Active member of APIC (Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology). Certification is to be attempted during first two (2) years of hire if not already obtained. BLS-CPR; RN:CA or CLS Pay Range $54.52 - $81.10 /hour #J-18808-Ljbffr