Infection Preventionist (Registered Nurse) - Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing

Building Name:

CVMC•

Woodridge Location Address:

142

Woodridge Drive, Berlin Vermont Regular Department:

CVMC•

Woodridge Nursing Leadership Full Time Standard Hours:

40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

80

Shift:

Day/Eve-8

Hr Primary Shift:

8:00 AM•4:30

PM Weekend Needs:

As Scheduled Salary Range:

Min $35.78 Mid $44.73 Max $53.67

Recruiter:

Alicia Sherman Under general direction of the Director of Nursing, the Infection Preventionist I promotes and maintains an active infection control program through surveillance and investigative activities, consultation, education, policy development and research throughout Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing. The Infection Preventionist I is responsible to work to identify, control and prevent healthcare associated infection at Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing. The individual functions as a liaison between Infection Prevention and leadership and units to supporting key strategic priorities. The individual conducts surveillance for healthcare associated infections; collecting, analyzing and reporting data. The individual identifies and reports communicable diseases, monitors compliance with infection Prevention practices, initiates and supports improvement activities and assists with review and revision of evidence-based policies and procedures. When required the individual assists with special studies or investigations in potential epidemic, outbreak or exposure situations. The individual is responsible for education of all levels of personnel, patients and visitors.

EDUCATION

Minimum requirement: Associate's degree or higher in nursing. RN licensure in the State of Vermont.

EXPERIENCE

Three to five years of progressively responsible healthcare experience, including clinical or instructional experience in infection control preferred. UVM Health•Home Health & Hospice helps people live their fullest lives by providing innovative, compassionate care wherever they call home. We offer services for all ages and stages of life, including home health nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, children's and family services, as well as palliative and interdisciplinary hospice care.