Infection Prevention Specialist, Part Time

Job Description Under general supervision, develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates the hospital-wide Infection Control and Employee Health Programs. Requirements Graduated from an accredited school of Nursing, Microbiology or Public Health. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Three to five years hospital or medical office infection control experience required. Previous experience program planning and coordination preferred. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) must be obtained within 12 months of hire. Licensed as an RN in the state of Maryland preferred. Knowledge of asepsis, pathology-paraphysiology and epidemiology required. Knowledge of medical and psychosocial needs of neonates, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics required. Knowledge of hospital employee health programs required. Demonstrated ability to develop guidelines for program implementation. Ability to ensure the confidentiality and rights of patients and confidentiality of health system and departmental documents required. Knowledge of hospital infection control practices required. Benefits All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines. Compensation Pay Range: $42.64-$64.00 Other Compensation (if applicable): #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Maryland Medical System