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.