Infection Preventionist (RN) Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: Responsible for identifying and classifying healthcare-acquired infection events, nursing indicators, and quality outcomes, the Infection Preventionist (RN) provides guidance in infection prevention and control for healthcare staff, patients, families, and the general public. Collaborates with employee health on policy development and participates in research to integrate evidence-based clinical practice. Requires a Baccalaureate degree, RN licensure in Illinois, and two years of hospital experience in acute care.
Job Description
Job Description:
Overview:
Ready to apply Before you do, make sure to read all the detailspertaining to this job in the description below. Responsible for the identification and classification of healthcareacquired infection events, nursing indicators, and qualityoutcomes. Provides guidance in infection prevention and control forhealthcare staff, patients, families, and general public. Serves asan educator and participates in educational programs for infectionprevention and control. Collaborates with employee health indevelopment of policies related to the risk of diseasetransmission. Assists with the immunization program. Participatesin research when appropriate and incorporates research findingsinto evidence based clinical practice.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Baccalaureate degree required.
Post-graduate work preferred butnot required.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
- Registered Nurse in state of Illinois required.
- CPR certification preferred.
Experience:
- Two years hospital experience in acute care required.
- Data collection experience preferred.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Willing to engage in individual study.
- Good communication skills.
