RN Infection Preventionist

INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma’s largest not‑for‑profit health system, has a great opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) in Oklahoma City. In this position, you will work days with our Infection Prevention team, providing exceptional care to patients entrusted to INTEGRIS. Our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives is at the heart of everything we do. Job Overview The Infection Preventionist performs and coordinates infectious disease surveillance activities as directed by the Infection Control Committee and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN). Physical demands may include additional or varied respiratory fit test requirements and potential exposure to human specimens, body fluids and communicable diseases. Standard precautions must be followed at all times. INTEGRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status. Responsibilities Assists with facilitation of the appropriate infection prevention and control committee meetings. Communicates infection prevention regulations and regulatory standards to all appropriate personnel. Provides consultation and collaborates with department‑level or performance‑improvement teams on issues relating to infection prevention. Analyzes surveillance data to identify trends in rates, pathogens and antimicrobial resistance. Develops surveillance and analysis methods that permit timely recognition and communication of infection problems. Reports diseases or conditions that are reportable by law to state and local health departments and interacts with the public health department to respond to inquiries as necessary. Maintains a knowledge base of current infection prevention information through continuing education, published literature, internet access and professional organizations. Performs ongoing infection prevention surveillance activities directed by the facility’s committee, including data analysis and strategy development for improving healthcare outcomes. Collects data on population at risk, device‑specific infection rates and infection rates by risk index. Reviews implementation of appropriate precautions to reduce hospital‑acquired infections (e.g., ordering of isolation and compliance review). Evaluates patient care environments for infection prevention and control practices and hazards through environmental and targeted unit rounds. Collaborates with the Environment of Care Team during environmental rounds in all inpatient and outpatient care areas and construction rounds during active construction projects, documenting findings and partnering on corrective actions. Reports to the Chief Nursing Officer, with an indirect reporting relationship to the System Director of Infection Prevention and the Medical Director of Infection Prevention. This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. Potential exposure to human specimens, urine, blood, body fluids/secretions, communicable diseases, and needles. Standard precautions must be followed. Qualifications Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Oklahoma or a current multistate license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) member state. 2 years experience as an RN in an acute care setting. Experience in infection prevention and control preferred. Previous experience working in a position that influences the behavior of healthcare workers and physicians. Previous experience related to customer service standards when interacting with internal and external customers or members. Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written). Previous experience using internal databases, word processing, infection control surveillance software, spreadsheet and presentation applications. About Us INTEGRIS Health mission: Partnering with people to live healthier lives. To our patients, that means we will partner to provide unprecedented access to quality and compassionate health care. To you, it means some of the state’s best career and development opportunities. With INTEGRIS Health, you will have a genuine chance to make a difference in your life and your career. INTEGRIS Health is the state’s largest Oklahoma‑owned health system with hospitals, rehabilitation centers, physician clinics, mental health facilities and home health agencies throughout much of the state. #J-18808-Ljbffr