Southern NH Health System – Infection Prevention Specialist – Full Time – Days Position Available In Hillsborough, New Hampshire
Tallo's Job Summary: The Southern NH Health System is seeking a full-time Infection Prevention Specialist in Nashua, NH. Responsibilities include collecting surveillance data, analyzing findings, reporting Healthcare Associated Infections, providing staff training, and ensuring regulatory adnce. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a science-based health profession and experience in Infection Control/Prevention. Competitive benefits such as health coverage, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement are offered.
Job Description
Southern NH Health System
- Infection Prevention Specialist
- Full Time
- Days locations
Nashua, NH
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 10 Days Ago
job requisition id
JR7189 Come work at the best place to give and receive care!
Job Description:
Infection Prevention Specialist About the
Job:
The Infection Prevention Specialist participates in the departmental planning process, collecting surveillance data based onanizational requirements and conducts analysis of the findings. The Infection Prevention Specialist prepares reports formittees and serves as an informational resource to multi-disciplinary performance improvement activities.
What You’ll Do:
Identify Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) based on established definitions and report all necessary HAIs andmunity-acquired infections to appropriate local, state, and nationalanizations.
Provide training for hospital staff and volunteers on infection prevention procedures, while continuously monitoring infectious disease activity at local, national, and global levels.
Ensure adnce to regulatory and accreditation standards related to Infection Prevention and address environmental factors that may promote disease transmission.
Act as a subject matter expert on emerging infectious diseases, conduct outbreak investigations as needed, and engage in public speaking to educate personnel on relevant topics.
Comply with reporting deadlines set by the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and maintain effectivemunication with internal and external partners through various channels.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree a science-based health profession.
Experience in Infection Control/Prevention in a healthcare setting required
Certified in Infection Control or certification eligible. Must attain certification within 3 years of hire.
Current professional licensure in the State of New Hampshire, if applicable.
Why You’ll Love Us:
Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
Short-term, long-term disability, life & pet insurance
Tuition reimbursement
403(b) Retirement savings plans
Continuous earned time accrual & So ! We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #
MRP Work Shift:
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
