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Infection Preventionist | Infection Prevention | Beacon Health System at Beacon Health Systems in Bremen, Indiana

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:


  • JOB SUMMARY
    • Reports to the Manager of Infection Prevention. Performs a variety of surveillance, administrative and educational activities. Ensures compliance with infection control policies and procedures and external legal regulations. Identifies infection prevention problems, documents and recommends corrective actions.



  • MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

    • MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.



    • VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.



    • SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.




  • JOB SPECIFICATIONS

    • Education and Experience
      • The knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree or Professional Training. CIC certification required or will obtain within 3 years of hire. A minimum of 2 to 5 years of job-related experience is required. RN, BSN with Certification in Infection Control (CIC) strongly preferred; minimum requirements include Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5 years job related experience, supervisory, surveillance and investigation and reporting experience, RN, BSN desirable.



    • Knowledge & Skills

      • Requires well-developed knowledge of clinical microbiology, general principles of asepsis, transmission methods of infectious disease, epidemiological process, and CDC Infection Control Guidelines.


      • Requires high level of analytical skills necessary to plan, collect, analyze, and report data.


      • Requires well developed communication skills, verbal and written, to effectively inform, instruct, and facilitate matters of infection prevention.


      • Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with physicians and hospital staff.


      • Requires proficiency with basic computer skills to navigate through electronic medical records and current surveillance system.


      • Requires ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all information utilized within the department.




    • Working Conditions
      • Works in an office and patient care environment.



    • Physical Demands
      • Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.









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