Infection Preventionist

• Department Infection Prevent & Ctrl
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Day Shift - Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, Diversity Inc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace.

Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence.

Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

In coordination with department leadership, implements the infection control plan and infection prevention activities for the Cancer Center's patients, visitors and team members; utilizes principles of epidemiology to identify, investigate, control, monitor and report health care associated infections; conducts audits to ensure compliance with policy and regulatory/accrediting agencies; collaborates with multiple teams to develop prevention & control strategies and provide feedback to sustain improvements.

• 1 (one) to 3 (three) years’ experience in Infection Prevention & Control in an acute healthcare environment or state agency required.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Computer proficiency in outlook, word, power point and excel ideal.
• NHSN data surveillance, collection and analysis preferred.

• Conduct ongoing surveillance of healthcare acquired infections utilizing NHSN criteria;
  Data from medical record such as clinical findings, laboratory results & other diagnostic tests, patient observation, and consult with nurses, physicians and other healthcare workers.
• Enter data into appropriate system to allow for proper analysis and reporting of infections.
• Analyze data regarding healthcare associated infections.
• Prepare, present and/or submit data for the Infection Control Committee and other Committees, as indicated.
• Participate in performance improvement and/or process improvement activities, as directed.
• Notify Manager of increase in infection rate trend, cluster of infection or identification of unusual.
• Collaborate with Manager to develop, implement, review and revise Infection Prevention & Control policies and procedures based on current scientific literature and regulatory guidelines (APIC, SHEA, CDC, JC, OSHA, and CMS).
• Consult with Occupational Health regarding development of occupational exposure prevention and follow up policies/procedures.
• Collaborate with department directors/managers to develop, revise and review policies and procedures that include infection prevention & control requirements.
• Participate in product evaluation and implementation.
• Demonstrate initiative for learning and growth in the field of infection control by achieving and maintaining Certification in Infection Control.
• Participate actively in professional organizations such as APIC, FPIC or BAPIC Support and /or participate in nursing research related to Infection Prevention & Control.
• Participate in annual goal setting and self-evaluation.
• Conduct hand hygiene and isolation compliance monitoring throughout the Center.
• Provide Just In Time correction as indicated when non-compliance identified.
• Assess environment for compliance with infection prevention & control practices, including…