System Ambulatory Infection Preventionist

System Ambulatory Infection Preventionist

Clearwater:
Home | Clinical | Full Time

At Bay Care, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Infection Prevention professional supports the health system's Infection Prevention program by promoting safe, compliant practices across outpatient/clinic settings. This role collaborates closely with Infection Prevention leadership and outpatient clinical teams to assess risk, support preparedness, analyze data, and reinforce system standards related to infection prevention initiatives.

Infection Preventionist II

Responsibilities Include:

• Actively suggests and seeks ideas to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness. Able to prepare for group meetings by identifying key issues and expectations and can identify resources most likely to guide project tasks.
• Demonstrates competence as an infection preventionist and is an active advocate for patient safety.
• Independently develops educational material, delivers training on varied infection control topics and exhibits a diverse skill set (surveillance, outbreak and post exposure contact investigation, analysis, education, communication).
• Demonstrates strategic thinking by understanding health system goals and applying these to planning projects and interventions.
• Rotation in the on call schedule will be managed independently.
• Will help lead the IP team preparation for Joint Commission and Regulatory readiness as well as assist with infection control policy revisions.
• Will orient and mentor new departmental team members.
• Will be proficient with utilization of NHSN definitions related to hospital / Outpatient Clinic acquired infections.

Bay Care offers a competitive total reward package including:

• Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• 401K Match and additional yearly contribution
• Annual performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Family resources and wellness opportunities
• Community perks and discounts

Experience and

Education Requirements:

• Required - 3 years of Clinical Related experience with RN license and Nursing Degree
• OR - 3 years Microbiology experience with Medical Technologist Certification and Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or Public Health
• OR - 2 years Infection Control with RN license and Nursing Degree
• OR - 2 years Epidemiology experience with a Masters Degree in Epidemiology and at least one year of clinical experience
• Or - 3 years RRT experience with RRT license and active NBRC Credential RRT with Associates in Respiratory Care

Certification:

• Required - Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC)

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled