Infection Preventionist; RN or LPN

Infection Preventionist (RN or LPN)

Join Our Team at Aviata at The Bay in Tampa, Florida!

Aviata Health Group is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Infection Preventionist (RN or LPN) to join our team in Tampa, Florida. The Infection Preventionist will play a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of residents by developing and implementing effective infection control and prevention strategies.

As an Infection Preventionist (RN or LPN) at Aviata at The Bay, you will be responsible for:

• Planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the infection control and prevention program in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations

• Helping to prevent and control the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections

• Collaborating with center leadership and the medical director to develop, implement, evaluate, and re-evaluate annual infection control and prevention goals and plans

• Assessing employees with open lesions or communicable diseases for ability to work and any limitations or restrictions

• Recording, tracking, and trending surveillance and investigation of infections; and actions taken to prevent and control the spread of infections

• Registered Nurse (RN):

  • Must possess a Nursing Diploma with associated RN license from an accredited college or university

  • Certificate/diploma or degree in nursing, or Bachelor's degree (or higher) in microbiology or epidemiology; or Associate's degree (or higher) in medical technology or clinical laboratory science; or completion of training in another related field

  • Certification in Infection Control as specified by Appendix PP at F880 is required prior to assuming the role in infection prevention and control

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

  • Must possess a Nursing Diploma with associated LPN license from an accredited college or university

  • Certificate/diploma or degree in nursing, or Bachelor's degree (or higher) in microbiology or epidemiology; or Associate's degree (or higher) in medical technology or clinical laboratory science; or completion of training in another related field

  • Certification in Infection Control as specified by Appendix PP at F880 is required prior to assuming the role in infection prevention and control

• Competitive pay, along with holiday pay and paid time off (PTO) program

• Access to online learning 24/7

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for the entire family

• 401k with a match