Infection Preventionist

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Vincent Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity to make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Investigates and monitors known or potential sources of suspected infections to determine source and ensure control. Knows standard methods and criteria for identifying nosocomial infections.

• Provides related education to staff.
• May prepare simple cultures as required for environmental and individual studies.
• Reviews sterilization and disinfection techniques and recommends changes, as necessary.
• Responsible for investigation and monitoring of known or potential sources of suspected infections to determine source and ensure control.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Required:
  • Education:
    • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; OR
    • Related health science
  • Experience:
    
    3‑5 years clinical experience in an acute care facility.
  • Licensure/Certification:
    • Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy;
    • CPR
    • National Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or obtain within 2 years of assuming the position.
• Preferred:
  • Education:
    • Academic degree in nursing (Bachelor's or master's degree); OR
    • Related health science

Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience. Range: $48.88 – $75.77 per hour.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program.