Infection Prevention and Control RN, Brooks Rehab Bartram Inpatient Hospital
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Healthcare
Infection Control, Healthcare Nursing
Brooks is ranked the #1 rehabilitation hospital in Florida by U.S. News & World Report and is the only Jacksonville-area rehabilitation hospital to be CARF‑accredited for stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, pain, pediatrics and general medicine rehabilitation. Our hospitals also carry the Joint‑Commission accreditation for quality and safety.
A Registered Nurse or Epidemiologist responsible for Infection Prevention Program development, Implementation, Coordination, Surveillance, Monitoring and Compliance and monitoring at the Inaptient Facility.
Job Responsibilities:- Serves as the Infection Preventionist and fulfills role requirements for the facility(s), including but not limited to:
- Maintains knowledge of Federal, State, County Standards and Regulations regarding Infection Prevention and Control
- Maintains knowledge of Joint Commission Standards for Nursing Care Centers regarding Infection Prevention and Control.
- Daily surveillance, tracking and trending of community and healthcare system acquired infections
- Provides facility staff education on Infection Prevention, upon hire and at regular intervals as well as when needed based on facility assessment
- Maintains required education and training as outlined by AHCA, CMS and any other regulatory or accreditation bodies
- Maintains confidentiality of patient, staff and proprietary information.
- Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards.
- Meets all requirements for mandatory education including annual TB Test and Flu compliance.
- Adheres to policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.
- Adheres to policies regarding attendance, conduct, grooming, and dress code.
- Promotes a positive image of the company to outside agencies and the public.
- Participates in performance improvement activities as needed.
- Exhibits excellent service to patients, resident, visitors, physicians, and co‑workers.
- Shows courtesy, compassion and respect for all customers.
- Promotes the mission, vision and values of the organization.
- Complies with professional, regulatory, ethical and legal standards.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related field preferred (Epidemiology) Prefer certification in Infection Control CDC and/or Occupational Health Certification.
- Three years of prior full-time employment or the equivalent in clinical nursing practice as a registered nurse or epidemiologist in a clinical setting.
Knowledge of OSHA and CDC requirements as pertaining to infection control in institutions are required, including knowledge of infectious disease and transmission of same and disinfection and sanitation techniques.
Location: 6400 Brooks Bartram Drive, Jacksonville FL 32258
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