Infection Preventionist/Staff Development (Healthcare)
Full time
Wage dependent on licensure (RN/LPN) and years of experience
Description
We invite applications for the position of Infection Prevention & Staff Development within our dynamic Post Acute Care environment. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing our organization's commitment to providing high-quality, safe, and effective care to our patients and their families. As an Infection Prevention & Staff Development specialist, you will take a proactive stance in assessing and minimizing infection risks while empowering our staff through training and professional development initiatives. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to devise, implement, and monitor infection control protocols in accordance with the latest guidelines and evidence-based practices. Additionally, this role encompasses designing and conducting educational programs, workshops, and simulations that promote best practices in infection prevention among staff members, ensuring they are well-equipped to make informed decisions in patient care. Your expertise and leadership will not only impact immediate patient outcomes but will also cultivate a culture of safety and continuous improvement within our organization. If you are passionate about healthcare excellence and have the skills to foster a motivated and knowledgeable workforce, we encourage you to apply and join us in making a difference in community health and safety.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement infection prevention and control policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Conduct regular assessments and audits of infection control practices throughout the organization.
- Design and deliver comprehensive training programs for staff on infection prevention and best practices.
- Collaborate with clinical teams to investigate infection outbreaks and develop corrective action plans.
- Monitor infection rates and contribute to data analysis for continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide expert guidance on infection prevention to healthcare staff and management.
- Stay current with emerging trends, research, and regulations in infection prevention and control.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Certified in Infection Control (CIC) or willing to obtain certification within a specified timeframe.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in infection control within a healthcare setting preferred
- Strong knowledge of infection prevention guidelines and best practices.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging a diverse audience.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data management and reporting.
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Summary of Benefits
We are proud to offer our staff low monthly premium payments for employees and dependents will be as follows:
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) plan with employer match
Generous paid time off for vacation accruing at 4 hours a month, 48 FT or 40 PT annually recurring sick day hours prorated based on hire date, and 7 paid Holidays each year.
