Infection Preventionist-CMH at Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems in South Hill, Virginia

Job Description:

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Infection Control

Full time

1: Days

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JOB SUMMARY

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The chief objective of this position:

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To independently perform high risk population healthcare-associated infection surveillance; data collection, analysis and reporting; conducts infection control related education; reports required diseases to the local health department; identifies and investigates employee exposures in conjunction with the Employee Health Department; serves as an active member on the hospital Infection Control Committee; and conducts potential outbreak investigations. Serves as facilitator for Infection Control RN Liaison program and is a respected resource to Health System, peers, health departments both local and state as well as community. All activities are monitored or supervised by the Hospital Epidemiologist and Associate Hospital Epidemiologist.

The Infection Preventionist (IP) is a clinically experienced Registered Nurse with additional education and training in infection control. Each IP has attended at least one approved course in basic infection control and serves as the expert in infection control related issues for the entire Health System.

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Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

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Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible

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Certified in Infection Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) preferred upon hire but must be obtained within five (5) years of date of employment in position

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Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

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Current RN Licensure in Virginia

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Current CIC (must be obtained within 5 years of date of employment in position)

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Experience REQUIRED:

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Minimum of two (2) years of acute care clinical experience

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Experience PREFERRED

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Two (2) years of infection control related experience

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Academic healthcare experience preferred

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Education/training REQUIRED:

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Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing

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Completion of basic infection control course within one (1) year of hire date in position

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Education/training PREFERRED:

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Completion of basic infection control course or higher prior to employment

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VCU Health System Authority (VCU Health) complies with applicable civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, political affiliation, disabilities, marital status, veteran status, residence, financial status, or any other manner prohibited by law.

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