Infection Preventionist Position Available In Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Southeast. Always the right career direction. Job Description Summary The Infection Preventionist is responsible for assisting in the administration and clinical operation of the Infection Control Program for the organization. This involves professional responsibilities in patient care practices, epidemiology, statistics, infectious disease, education, communication, surveillance, product evaluation, disinfection and sterilization. Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

Current licensure as registered nurse in the State of Alabama. Prefer three to five years clinical nursing experience in acute care setting. Prefer knowledge in basic surveillance and epidemiology. BSN preferred OR Certified Medical Technologist, Microbiologist or Public Health with an Epidemiologist focus. Bachelor’s degree in related field. Licensed per State of Alabama. Prefer knowledge in basic surveillance and epidemiology.

LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Demonstrates ability to communicate and organize thoughts, concepts, ideas, verbally and in writing with precise word usage, clear meaning, good presentation, vocabulary, grammar and correct spelling.

SKILLS:

Demonstrates advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint-ability to generate reports, graph trends). Shift Day Shift Details FTE 1 Type Regular Join one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America. Equal Employment Employer Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Let’s connect! Submit your resume to connect with one of our recruiters. Watch this three-minute film showcasing our history, team members, community and future. Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs of 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. The organization includes, Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region’s largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state’s largest medical school. The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network. Southeast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine’s brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves. Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members.