Job Title: Infection Preventionist
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Infection Prevention
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 8 hours (08:00 - 16:30)
Experience: 1 year required
License: Valid state license required
Certifications: CIC certified
Must-Have:
- EPIC experience highly preferred
- Acute Care experience required
- Infection Prevention experience required
- Degree in Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology, or a related health science field preferred
- Experience working independently
Description:
Infection Preventionist position available.
The role requires working independently in infection prevention.
Experience in infection prevention is essential.
Candidates must possess CIC certification.
The work schedule is Monday to Friday, with no weekends or holidays.
This position does not require a Registered Nurse license but favors candidates with relevant educational backgrounds.
House Supervisor candidates will be considered if they have infection prevention experience.
Candidates will be responsible for identifying trends and reporting illnesses.
Knowledge of CDC guidelines and Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs) is essential.
Skills in surveillance, disease reporting, and employee education programs are required.
Experience with infection control practices, environmental cleaning, and personal protective equipment (PPE) is necessary.
Candidates should be familiar with tuberculosis screening, isolation practices, and infection prevention protocols.
Floating to nearby facilities may be expected; refusal to float may lead to termination of the assignment.
Communication devices will be supplied by the organization as needed.
References covering 1 year of experience within the last 3 years are required.