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Infection Preventionist - Ambulatory
Job Description
Infection Preventionist - Ambulatory Parkview Health - 3.7 Fort Wayne, IN Job Details Full-time 10 hours ago Qualifications Optimizing workflow processes Nursing Construction risk assessment RN License Laboratory experience Certification in Infection Prevention & Control Mid-level Associate of Science in Nursing Construction risk management Master's degree Infection pattern analysis Public Health Bachelor of Science in Nursing Public health Data analytics Master's degree in public health Bachelor's degree in nursing Nursing Hospital process improvement Full Job Description The Infection Preventionist (IP) collaborates with teams and individuals to create process improvement initiatives, provide feedback, and sustain infection prevention strategies. Serves as the liaison between Parkview co-workers and the Infection Prevention department to facilitate effective relationships and clear understanding of hospital associated infection data and analytics.
Specific duties include:
hospital acquired infection review and follow up, management of transmission based precautions, staff education, environment of care rounds and follow up, construction risk assessments and rounds, policy review and revision as assigned, and limited hospital acquired infection surveillance. Must be a graduate of an ASN or BSN program; or have a Bachelor's degree in laboratory science or other related field; or have a Master's Degree in Public Health or other related field. Nurses with ASN, must obtain BSN from an accredited program within five years of employment or will not be eligible to continue nursing employment with Parkview. Nursing Degree candidates must have a current RN license. Laboratory Degree candidates must have current ASCP certification. All candidates, CIC preferred upon hire or must be obtained within 3 years of hire into position. Relevant experience in infection prevention, nursing, laboratory science, or public health required.
Location:
Parkview Health
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Infection Control Schedule:
Full Time Benefit Eligible, Days, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Benefits
- Dental Insurance