Infection Preventionist Sebastian River Medical Center

Overview

Title: Infection Preventionist

Department: INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Shift: Day / FT

Location: Sebastian River

Summary: The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of hospital acquired infections (HAI); educating employees about infection prevention; participating in performance improvement activities that reduce the risk of infection; and the development of health system policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet JCAHO, OSHA, Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other nationally organized agencies recommendations and requirements.

Orlando Health - Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay

• Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.

• All Inclusive Benefits (start Day One)

• Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.

• Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer

• Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2021. Orlando Health is the top healthcare organization in the Metro Orlando area to make the prestigious list. "We are proud to be named once again as a best place to work," said Karen Frenier, VP (HR). "This achievement reflects our positive culture and efforts to ensure that all team members feel respected, supported and valued.

• Employee-centric

• Orlando Health has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare.

Essential Functions

• Assists with development, implementation and evaluation of the Infection Prevention and Control Program for Orlando Health.
• Performs surveillance activities as assigned to identify cases and risk factors, identifies and investigates clusters and outbreaks.
• Compiles information into meaningful data and reports to appropriate parties.
• Monitors compliance with Infection Prevention and Control practice, and regulatory guidelines.
• Identifies Infection Prevention and Control issues, conducts focus reviews as needed, and facilitates resolution by collaborating with appropriate parties.
• Participates or leads quality/performance improvement activities that reduce the risk of infection.
• Collaborates with team members to provide education as needed or assigned throughout the corporation. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with medical and operational staff.
• Communicates effectively with others, including team members.
• Participates in environmental and regulatory tracers.
• Participates in creation and review of infection prevention and control related policies and promotes team member compliance.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• Represents Infection Prevention and Control on committees and task forces as assigned.
• Adheres to Orlando Health policies and procedures, value statements, and Commitment to Excellence Standards.
• Actively seeks learning opportunities related to Infection Prevention and Control.

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical field;
  Registered Nurse, Medical Technologist or Registered Respiratory Therapist must be Licensed clinician by the Florida Department of Health - renewed bi-annually, or Bachelor’s degree in health or life sciences, or healthcare administration.

Licensure/Certification

• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within three (3) years of hire through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc. – renewed every five years.

Experience

• Five (5) years of clinical, public health, or other healthcare experience.
• Knowledge in spreadsheet generation, graphics, and word processing applications.