Infection Preventionist

JOB SUMMARY

In conjunction with the Infection Prevention team, develops, coordinates, implements, maintains, and supervises the infection prevention program under the direction of the Infection Prevention Manager and Patient Safety Director to prevent and/or control infection among patients and employees and to comply with requirements of government agencies such as: The Joint Commission (TJC), Center for Disease Control (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• Either a BS in Nursing, with current license to practice in state
• Or graduate of accredited University (with a major in Microbiology, Medical Technology, or Epidemiology) who has acquired specialized training in infection control.

Minimum Work Experience

• Minimum of three years experience working with infection prevention methods

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Certification from Board of Infection prevention within 3 years of hire, and maintenance of certification
• Registered Nurse or a graduate of accredited University (with a major in Microbiology, Medical Technology, or Epidemiology) who has acquired specialized training in infection control.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of TJC, TDSHS, and other regulatory standards and ability to interpret the standards
• Experience in project management and performance improvement activities
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, requisite poise, judgment, and trustworthiness to present the PI department to internal and external groups
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead professional and nonprofessional staff
• Proven leadership and team building skills, creative thinking, and problem solving skills; ability to take calculated risks and to manage multiple and competing priorities
• Facilitates innovation and is able to motivate groups towards solutions
• Prepares cogent reports facilitating decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data
• Ability to define study methodology manages projects and analyzes findings
• Knowledge of research and analytic techniques
• Strong computer skills are essential

Designated Driver

• Yes

OSHA Category

• 1 - High Risk