Master's degree in Infection Control, Public Health epidemiology or statistics, or Education preferred. Develop and maintain a standardized in-house training program for novice infection preventionists on the basic knowledge and skills of infection prevention and control including, but not limited to, topics related to surveillance, outbreak management, cleaning and disinfection, and state and national regulatory requirements/reporting.

RN License required, Board Certified in Infection Prevention and Control. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Job Description Summary: The RN Infection Preventionist is responsible for monitoring and performance of infection surveillance, prevention, control, and reporting activities for assigned hospital facilities and outpatient services in the Infection Control and Prevention (ICP) Department at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System in accordance with applicable directives.

This position is responsible for overseeing and evaluating a comprehensive Infection Prevention/Control program for the assigned CHI Franciscan Health (CHI-FH) facility/function designed to improve patient safety by minimizing the risk of transmission of healthcare-associated infections associated with medical procedures, equipment and devices.

Works closely with the Hospital Epidemiologist on development of the annual Infection Control Plan. Evaluates and monitors the Plan as necessary. Collaborates with Emergency Management, Safety Officer, and Supply Chain to ensure adherence with infection control policies and procedures.

Responsible for coordination of the hospital-wide Infection Control Program which includes surveillance, analysis, and reporting of nosocomial infections; educating employees about infection control; and the development of health system policies and procedures to insure rigorous infection control standards that meet Joint Commission, OSHA, Public Health Department, and Center for Disease Control requirements.

The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the facility infection prevention and control program (IPCP), The Infection Preventionist (IP)/CEC Nurse reports to the Director of Clinical Services and partners with the Medical Director, Medical Staff responsible for Antimicrobial Stewardship, and other stakeholders to develop a system of care that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices.

Registered Nurse Infection Control Preventionist - NHC HealthCare Bluffton. The Infection Control Preventionist conducts rounds, discusses and monitors infection prevention practices with staff members, collects infection data from departments, maintains records for each case of healthcare- associated infection, conducts outbreak investigation, trains staff members on implementation of infection prevention per DHEC policy.

National Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Infection Control Registered Nurse for an exciting Travel Nursing job in Olympia Fields, IL. Shift: 5x8 hr days Start Date: 10/23/2023 Duration: 13 weeks Pay: $1414.88 / Week.

The RN-Infection Control/Prevention Coordinator is responsible for the infection prevention and control issues with a focus on staff education, consultation, program evaluation, infection prevention and control practice, epidemiology, and surveillance.

Advises regarding compliance and coordination with CDC, county, and state health departments, as well as compliance with Joint Commission (JC) standards, CMS, OSHA, HRSA, and state regulations, outbreak investigation, and overall direction of the infection prevention and control program.

Together with the Infection Prevention and Control leadership, develops and maintains excellent, collaborative relations with key stakeholders/departments including but not limited to: Employee Health, Nursing, Perioperative, Perinatal, Emergency Services, Urgent Care, ambulatory, Support Services and various physician specialties.

The Infection Control Nurse is an RN or Licensed Vocational Nurse who is responsible for coordinating the activities of the Infection Control Program, assuming direct responsibility for infection surveillance and reporting, and providing technical support and education for the hospital staff.

Four (4) years of experience as a registered nurse, medical laboratory scientist, or respiratory therapist with an emphasis in infection control. Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) certification by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc (CBIC.

National Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Infection Control Registered Nurse for an exciting Travel Nursing job in Memphis, TN. Shift: 5x8 hr days Start Date: 11/27/2023 Duration: 13 weeks Pay: $3087 / Week.