Infection Preventionist-Quality Improvement

Position: Infection Preventionist-Quality Improvement-Full Time
Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Schedule:

40 hours a week, 5 days a week, schedule is flexible.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Experience / Qualifications

• RN License in the state of Florida
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• 5 years Infection Prevention experience in a hospital setting
• 5 years clinical experience
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred or eligible within 2 years

Position Summary

The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the day to day operation of the JMC Infection Prevention and Control program for all Jupiter Medical Center programs.

• The IP possesses clinical expertise and utilizes critical thinking skills to engage in practices of infection risk assessment, surveillance analysis, investigation and control of healthcare acquired infections and outbreaks.
• The IP facilitates methods for safety prevention and control of infectious diseases for all patients, team members, volunteers and visitors through ongoing research and the integration of evidenced-based best practices, education/training, policy development, observation of practices through rounding and formal evaluation of the effectiveness of all infection prevention efforts.
• The IP collaborates with JMC Leadership, other healthcare professionals, community agencies and follows the standards and regulations from the CDC, Department of Health (DOH), CMS, OSHA, The Joint Commission (TJC), and the State of Florida.
• As an Infection Preventionist with JMC you must be patient/family focused, loyal, motivated and interested in the well being of our team members and community.

• The IP practices autonomously within professional nursing standards, the ANA Code of Ethics and the ANA Bill of Rights.
• Effectively uses and role models current leadership techniques and theories, encouraging the decision-making skills of staff members and providing insight and leadership in complex situations.
• Ensures that information disseminated to staff is monitored for effectiveness and changed as needed.
• Understands and enforces hospital and personnel policies and procedures.
• Serve on hospital and Patient Care Services committees, teams, and work groups as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Leadership Competencies

Establishing Relationships

Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances with a broad range of stakeholders (both internal and external) in order to collaborate effectively within divisions and across boundaries. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Developing Talent

Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively.

Inspiring and Motivating Others

Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by motivating, guiding, and facilitating cooperation within the department toward goal accomplishments. Can persuade others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation from others to gain genuine acceptance to accomplish "win-win" solutions.

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence

Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.

Acting with Integrity

Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.

Acting Strategically

Aligns day to day activities around broader organizational goals and objectives; prioritizes resources based on the strategic objectives of the organization.

Being a Champion for Change and Innovation

Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to suggest new or improved processes.

Communicating Effectively

Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and across the organization.

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