Infection Preventionist Coordinator - RN

Located in downtown Orlando, Florida Hospital Orlando is the main Florida Hospital campus in Central Florida and uses the latest technology to treat more than 32,000 inpatients and 53,600 outpatients annually. This 1018-bed, acute-care community hospital also serves as a major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Integrates clinical findings, laboratory results and other diagnostic tests to determine the presence of infections utilizing the criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control and National Nosocomial Infection Surveillance System.
• Identifies need for infection control precautions in high risk patients and assists with coordination and implementation of infection control precautions based on patient’s age and diagnosis specific needs.
• Conducts surveillance as assigned utilizing the tools and data best suited for the task.
• Assesses clusters of microorganisms and conducts an epidemiological investigation of nosocomial outbreaks including implementation of control measures.
• Utilizes threshold data for the assessment of unit specific/service specific infection rates and informs the assistant director of any potential problems.
• Identifies possible employee exposure to communicable diseases. Communicates with Employee Clinic and collaborates to assure thorough follow-up.
• Accurately aggregates data and places in designated files on or before the 10th business day of the month.
• Displays aggregated data in control chart format or run chart as applicable.
  Collaborate with appropriate departments/services, staff members, physicians when appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Continuous Process Improvement principles and participates in Process Improvement Teams as assigned or requested.
• Assists in the development of infection control related policies, procedures and educational programs to comply with local, state, federal regulations, JCAHO/AOA standards and CDC/HICPAC guidelines and disseminates pertinent information as appropriate.
• Develops and maintains open lines of communication and positive working relationships with all departments/services and medical staff.
• Prioritizes projects to appropriately utilize time and supplies to conserve resources.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Must have current Florida license or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience Infection Prevention.
• Certification in Infection Control preferred.