Infection Preventionist - RN | $5,000 Sign-on incentive

Infection Preventionist•RN | $5,000 Sign-on incentive Renton, WA Job Details Full-time $94,894•$142,341 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Meeting minutes Statistics EPA Nursing Microbiology Microsoft Excel Disease prevention Data mining Inpatient OSHA RN License Sterilization Bachelor of Science Local agency collaboration Data reporting Employee orientation Certification in Infection Prevention & Control Mid-level Windows 3 years Microbiology Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Master's degree Infection Control Certification CMS regulatory compliance Clinical staff training Disinfection procedures Epidemiological analysis Staff training Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor's degree in nursing Presentation creation Epidemiology Patient interaction Healthcare policy development Acute care Productivity software Healthcare data collection Bachelor's degree in microbiology Hospital regulatory compliance Risk assessment implementation Documentation review Teaching Outbreak surveillance FDA regulations Hospital process improvement Educational program management Full Job Description WE are Valley. Shouldn't You Be, Too? At Valley, we serve a critical role in helping maintain and improve the health of our community. We share common core values such as compassion, respect, trust and teamwork. And we have an honest passion for helping others, patients and staff alike. If this excites and motivates you, consider joining our team! Become Part of Our Valley Family When you join Valley, you join a remarkable and motivated team dedicated to caring for our community and each other. From the operating room to the board room and all of the departments and clinics in between, we are committed, capable and eager to share our expertise and passion for helping others.

TITLE:

Infection Preventionist

JOB OVERVIEW

Responsible for coordinating and monitoring the organization-wide infection prevention program; providing support to the Infection Control Committee and acting as a resource to staff for infection prevention information. Prepares statistical reports and develops formal education programs as needed. The position also entails quality improvement responsibilities including conducting special studies and facilitating improvement teams.

DEPARTMENT

Outcomes Management

WORK HOURS

Monday•Friday 8:00•4:30 with requirements for flexible hours.

REPORTS TO

Director Quality & Patient Safety PAY:

Min $94,894•Max $142,341 / annually

DOE PREREQUISITES

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Microbiology or other science relating to the field of epidemiology and/or infection prevention and control; Master's preferred. Current certification in Infection Control preferred; otherwise expected to complete CIC within two years of hire. Minimum of three years recent clinical experience in an acute care setting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of TJC, OSHA/DOSH, EPA, FDA, and applicable WACs related to infection prevention and control and quality improvement standards. In-depth knowledge of National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) standards and criteria for reporting HAI's; fluency in explaining statistical analyses including SIR's and TAP reports. Teaching skills that can be utilized in counseling the public. Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional development of all age groups. Knowledge of regulatory standards and interpretation including CMS, DOSH, DOH and TJC. Ability to prepare effective oral and written reports and presentations to various groups including physicians, hospital leaders and staff. Proficiency in use of Windows and MS Office Suites applications particularly Word and Excel. Experience in use of infection prevention software for data mining and surveillance) preferred. Aptitude for navigating quality-related Internet sites and those of various data management vendors and support agencies.

UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

See Generic Job Description/Administrative Partner; requires investigation of infection prevention, control, and surveillance concerns, developing statistics, calculating percentages, and interpretation of reports and investigational studies.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Generic Job Functions:

See Generic Job Description for

Administrative Partner Essential Responsibilities and Competencies:

Review lab cultures for evidence of health care associated infections, outbreaks, or microbial trends. Review inpatient admissions for evidence of patients readmitted with health care associated infections. Establish and maintain a line listing of patients with health care associated infections. Participate in special investigations related to infection prevention. Review medical records to determine the presence of health care associated infections. Assist in the development of staff education programs for annual infection control and prevention review, new employee orientation, and requested training programs related to infection prevention and control. Report required inpatient communicable diseases to the King County Public Health Department or Washington Department of Health. Make regular rounds to direct and indirect care areas to identify infection prevention issues. Contact appropriate leaders whenever necessary concerning infections which have patient care implications. Participate in the evaluation of new products and equipment with infection prevention and control implications. Communicate pertinent information to risk management and Employee Health. Review/revise infection prevention and control policies and procedures at least every three (3) years. Collaborate in the review of sterilization and disinfection methods and make recommendations as indicated. Assist the medical center by incorporating infection control principles into construction and renovation and assess that proper barriers are maintained, and procedures followed during projects. Serve as a resource to employees, patients and families, the medical staff and the community concerning infection prevention and control issues. Notify Public Relations of any occurrence that may impact the medical center's public image. Participate with the Infection Control Committee Chair in developing and implementing appropriate management of special problems related to infection prevention and control. Meet regularly with the Chairman of the Infection Control Committee; support meetings of the

Committee:

schedule meetings/presenters; prepare meeting materials and minutes, etc. Participate as subject matter experts on PI teams related to infection prevention and control issues. Participate in regulatory survey preparation and corrective action for deficiencies. Collaborate with employee health services to identify communicable disease transmission risks and to implement risk reduction strategies. Collaborate with Public Health Department SKC and Department of Health (DOH) in prevention and containment of potential, significant communicable diseases posing a threat to the community (Ebola, MERS, anthrax) Collect, analyze, and interpret data and information to support decision-making toward performance improvement in prevention and control of infections. Present IP plan/updates, surveillance data, construction ICRAs and ongoing work to stakeholders and committees. Participate in networking activities with UW Medicine. Perform other duties as assigned to meet patient/program needs including participation in orientation of new staff. Perform annual IP risk assessments and develop the annual plan. Valley Medical Center offers a competitive salary, and valuable healthy living benefits including: health, dental and vision to help you maintain and improve your health. Valley Medical Center also offers several ways to invest in your future.

Benefits info page:

https://www.valleymed.org/careers/benefits The salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Valley Medical Center and will be narrowed during the interview process based on several factors, including (but not limited to) the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$94,894.00•$142,341.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a minimum of three years recent clinical experience in an acute care setting?

License/Certification:

RN License (Required) Certificate in Infection Control? (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Renton, WA 98055 (Required)

Work Location:

In person