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AdventHealth RN Infection Preventionist in Rome, Georgia
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RN Infection Preventionist
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Benefits from Day One
Paid Days Off from Day One
Student Loan Repayment Program
Career Development
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full-time 8-5 Mon-Fri
Shift : Days
Location: 501 Redmond Road, Rome, GA 30165
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Redmond
Rome’s historical markers help document the city’s history and gives insight into the culturally rich heritage.
Population- 36,332 (2019 census)
Developed a regional center for the fields of medical care and education
In addition to its public-school system, it has several private schools. Higher-level educational institutions include private Berry College and Shorter University, and the public Georgia Northwestern Technical College and Georgia Highlands College.
Largest city near the center of the triangular area defined by the Interstate highways between Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, and Chattanooga, TN.
The role you’ll contribute:
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Infection Preventionist will coordinate comprehensive organization-wide infection surveillance, prevention, and control program in accordance with current requirements of regulatory, government, and accrediting/licensing agencies and organizational policies and procedures. Duties include surveillance for health care-associated infections (HAIs); collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of surveillance data; outbreak investigation; and program evaluation. Responsible for the day-to-day administration and development of the infection surveillance, prevention, and control program. Communication skills within the multidisciplinary team are required to facilitate the role within both clinical practice, facility readiness for emergencies and construction. Additional duties include assisting the Director of Quality and Risk with assignment of risk events and patient advocate duties.
Must have good interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to discuss, promote and explain programs, goals, policies and procedures with patients, employees, administrative staff, and medical staff. Must be of sound character and possess the highest ethical standards.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
Assist the Director of Infection Prevention with overall Infection Prevention Program
Assists with annual facility infection risk assessment, and whenever risks significantly change
Assists in developing a plan for infection surveillance, prevention, and control activities based on the facility risk assessment
Assists in maintaining an infection surveillance, prevention and control program based on the organization’s risk assessment and plan, in accordance with state, federal, and other reporting requirements
Collects, manages and analyzes surveillance data using standardized methodology and defined criteria for an HAI
Organizes and maintains surveillance data and records
Reports surveillance data, findings and analyses to the appropriate committees, patient care units, personnel, and external agencies
Monitors patients for the occurrence of communicable diseases, HAIs, and resistant and epidemiologically important organisms
Monitors infectious diseases and epidemiologically significant organisms occurring in the community via laboratory reports and public health reports
Identifies and evaluates clusters of infections and potential outbreaks
Assists in instituting an outbreak investigation and control measures as needed
Recommends isolation precautions according to the organization’s policies and procedures
Assists in developing evidence-based infection prevention and control policies and protocols in accordance with regulatory, government and accrediting/licensing agency requirements and recommendations of relevant professional organizations
Updates policies and protocols as needed to maintain compliance with regulations, standards, and evidence-based guidelines
Assists the organization to evaluate and maintain readiness for state, federal, and accrediting agency surveys
Monitors and evaluates the efficacy of infection prevention and control strategies
Collaborates with other departments throughout the facility to design and implement strategies to prevent HAIs and transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms and other epidemiologically important organisms
Investigates exposures to communicable disease and initiates appropriate measures to prevent the transmission of disease
Maintains confidentiality of patients, personnel and related information
Provides consultation services relating to infection prevention and control to the various departments in the organization
Evaluates products, devices and equipment relating to infection prevention and control
Actively participates in quality assurance/performance improvement activities
Maintains departmental records to be in compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies
Provides written and verbal reports to administration and relevant committees, departments, personnel and external agencies
Communicates with local and state health departments
Participates in orientation programs and required annual education programs
Provides education on hand hygiene, aseptic technique, infection prevention and control strategies, antiseptics and disinfectants, specific infectious diseases, and other related health care issues
Develops or obtains educational materials and programs, as needed, for personnel, patients and visitors
Collaborates with employee health personnel on matters such as exposure management and immunization
Works with facilities management and other personnel to evaluate infection risks associated with renovation and construction projects and identify control measures
Other duties as business needs arise.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Familiarity with relevant state, federal and accrediting agency requirements
Knowledge and experience in areas of patient care practices, microbiology, sepsis, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization, adult education, infectious diseases, epidemiology, statistics, communication and program administration
Self-motivated, organized and detail oriented
Able to collect, analyze and report data
Computer literate, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and ability to obtain, enter and manage data using a computer
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Able to facilitate performance improvement initiatives
Able to organize and manage time and multiple tasks
Participates in ongoing personal education and professional development
Is an active member of relevant professional organizations
Adheres to the principles and to the mission of the organization
Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively through talking and listening.
EDUCATION, LICENSURE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program
BLS certification;
Current Georgia RN License or RN Compact/multi state license including GA
EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:
BSN or Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred
CIC certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology. Ability to take certification examination in two or less years of employment required.
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Infection Control
Organization: AdventHealth Redmond
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 24020516
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.