Infection Preventionist

What We Offer To actively participate in the Infection Prevention Program, by supporting prevention activities and best practice measures.

What We're Looking For Education:

4 year Bachelor's degree, required. Registered Nurse or Medical Technologist bachelor's degree or comparable degree.

Experience:

Minimum of three years of healthcare experience, required. Minimum of three years of leadership experience OR Minimum of three years of infection prevention and control experience, if not certified, required.

L icensure/certification/registration:

Infection Control or Epidemiology certification, preferred. If not certified, certification required within two and a half years after hire, required. Current RN License if RN with no IP experience, required. American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification for Med Tech with no IP experience, required.

Additional Skills Required:

Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing; understands and uses personal computer. Demonstrates analytical skills i.e. calculation of infection rates. Maintain membership in the Association of Professional in Infection control and Epidemiology at a state and national levels to provide opportunities for networking and education. Knowledge of data collection and analysis, navigation of system computer systems, problem solving, decision making, effective communication and conflict management skills. Ability to successfully work in an environment of high stress with rapidly changing priorities. Ability to evaluate and utilize interpersonal dynamics and effective communication styles to work with people in a very positive way under very difficult circumstances.

Additional skills preferred:

Knowledge of departmental and Novant Health computer system(s). Why Choose Novant Health? At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves. Job Opening

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Qualifications:

Education:

4 year Bachelor's degree, required. Registered Nurse or Medical Technologist bachelor s degree or comparable degree.

Experience:

Minimum of three years of healthcare experience, required. Minimum of three years of leadership experience OR Minimum of three years of infection prevention and control experience, if not certified, required.

L icensure/certification/registration:

Infection Control or Epidemiology certification, preferred. If not certified, certification required within two and a half years after hire, required. Current RN License if RN with no IP experience, required. American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification for Med Tech with no IP experience, required.

Additional Skills Required:

Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing; understands and uses personal computer. Demonstrates analytical skills i.e. calculation of infection rates. Maintain membership in the Association of Professional in Infection control and Epidemiology at a state and national levels to provide opportunities for networking and education. Knowledge of data collection and analysis, navigation of system computer systems, problem solving, decision making, effective communication and conflict management skills. Ability to successfully work in an environment of high stress with rapidly changing priorities. Ability to evaluate and utilize interpersonal dynamics and effective communication styles to work with people in a very positive way under very difficult circumstances.

Additional skills preferred:

Knowledge of departmental and Novant Health computer system(s).