Infection Preventionist II

Infection Preventionist II - 134508

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Infection Preventionist II Position Details:

• Facility: BayCare Health System, Infection Control
• Location: St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa, FL
• Status: PRN (as needed), hourly
• Shift Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Weekend Work: Occasional
• On Call: No
• Required Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC)

Infection Preventionist II key responsibilities:

• Actively suggests and seeks ideas to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Able to prepare for group meetings by identifying key issues and expectations and can identify resources most likely to guide project tasks.
• Demonstrates competence as an Infection Preventionist and is an active advocate for patient safety.
• Independently develops educational material, delivers training on varied infection control, topics and exhibits a diverse skill set (surveillance, outbreak and post exposure contact investigation, analysis, education, communication).
• Demonstrates strategic thinking by understanding health system goals and applying these to planning projects and interventions.
• Rotation in the on call schedule will be managed independently.
• Helps lead the IP team preparation for Joint Commission and Regulatory readiness as well as assist with infection control policy revisions.
• Orients and mentor new departmental team members.
• Proficiency with utilization of NHSN definitions related to hospital acquired infections.

Minimum Qualifications include:

• 3 years of Clinical Related experience with RN license and Nursing Degree; OR
• 2 years Infection Control with RN license and Nursing Degree; OR
• 3 years Microbiology experience with Medical Technologist Certification and Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or Public Health; OR
• 2 years Epidemiology experience with a Masters Degree in Epidemiology and at least one year of clinical experience; OR
• 3 years RRT experience with RRT license and active NBRC Credential RRT with Associates in Respiratory Care.
• Required Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC)

BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including benefits (health, dental, vision), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k match and additional yearly contribution, yearly performance appraisals with merit increases, yearly team award bonus, community discounts and the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled