Infection Preventionist

Overview Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. At Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Job Summary Position Summary Accountable for surveillance, prevention and control of infections in patients, staff, physicians, visitors and other internal and external customers. Assists in monitoring and reporting of fiscal and budgetary operations and provides support for the vision and direction of the division. Responsible for ongoing interface and frequent communication with management, staff, physicians, patients, and other internal and external customers. Effectively manages change, facilitates innovation and fosters teambuilding Responsibilities Observes and evaluates techniques and practices related to health care associated disease prevention at all levels of health care Performs surveillance activities and applies a basic epidemiologic approach to problem solving Provides formal and informal education programs to health care providers Provides patient education regarding disease transmission and prevention methods Evaluate infection prevention and control policies and procedures Serves as the Infection Prevention consultant for multiple departments Foster and facilitate quality improvement activities and implement customer focused processes to ensure continuum of care, consistency of practice, and cost effective delivery of quality care. Manage resources by evaluating defined standards of care and responding to variances in clinical outcomes. Effectively manage change and facilitate innovation; encourage and motivate staff to be creative and support methods for continuous improvement to enhance patient satisfaction, business outcomes, and quality of care; Demonstrate knowledge of resources and current national and local issues affecting specific environment. Respond to the needs and expectations of internal and external customers in a timely and efficient manner. Provide appropriate feedback to director and manager regarding the needs and expectations of customers and implement plans and strategies to maintain or improve customer satisfaction. Demonstrate ability to act as an internal and external consultant for the Network and the community. Demonstrate knowledge of standard office equipment and computer applications. Identify and maintain required clinical knowledge, expertise and skills related to the specific environment in order to educate, direct, and support staff, physicians and other customers. Communicate and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and applicable CHN policies and procedures; motivate excellence in staff performance. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing or other health related field. Experience: 3 years in Infection Control. Licensure/Certifications: Current Arizona RN License, if applicable. Preferred Requirements Education: Bachelor’s RN or Medical Microbiologist Experience: 5 years related experience in nursing, microbiology, utilization review, education. Organization Description Established in 1961, St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center. The hospital offers advanced care that includes a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center and spacious and comfortable labor and delivery units. Additional services include high-quality care in programs such as cardiology, orthopedics, stroke and emergency medicine. Join our team! Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing or other health related field. Experience: 3 years in Infection Control. Licensure/Certifications: Current Arizona RN License, if applicable. Preferred Requirements Education: Bachelor’s RN or Medical Microbiologist Experience: 5 years related experience in nursing, microbiology, utilization review, education. Responsibilities Observes and evaluates techniques and practices related to health care associated disease prevention at all levels of health care Performs surveillance activities and applies a basic epidemiologic approach to problem solving Provides formal and informal education programs to health care providers Provides patient education regarding disease transmission and prevention methods Evaluate infection prevention and control policies and procedures Serves as the Infection Prevention consultant for multiple departments Foster and facilitate quality improvement activities and implement customer focused processes to ensure continuity of care, consistency of practice, and cost effective delivery of quality care. Manage resources by evaluating defined standards of care and responding to variances in clinical outcomes. Effectively manage change and facilitate innovation; encourage and motivate staff to be creative and support methods for continuous improvement to enhance patient satisfaction, business outcomes, and quality of care; Demonstrate knowledge of resources and current national and local issues affecting specific environment. Respond to the needs and expectations of internal and external customers in a timely and efficient manner. Provide appropriate feedback to director and manager regarding the needs and expectations of customers and implement plans and strategies to maintain or improve customer satisfaction. Demonstrate ability to act as an internal and external consultant for the Network and the community. Demonstrate knowledge of standard office equipment and computer applications. Identify and maintain required clinical knowledge, expertise and skills related to the specific environment in order to educate, direct, and support staff, physicians and other customers. Communicate and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and applicable CHN policies and procedures; motivate excellence in staff performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr