RN Infection Preventionist
Company: Lee Physician Group
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: September 27, 2024
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Job Description:
Location:Bass Medical One -16261 Bass RoadFort Myers FL
33908Department: Infection ControlWork Type: Full TimeShift: Shift
1/ to Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$27.45 - $37.06 / hour
ON CALL ROTATING WEEKENDS AND WORK WEEKS. Summary Performs a
leadership role at her/his respective campus in providing an
active, effective hospital-wide Infection Prevention Program that
consists of surveillance, prevention and control of healthcare
associated infections under the direction of the Manager
Epidemiology-Infection Prevention. Presents all Infection related
critical information and statistics at Campus Leadership Morning
Huddle. Works directly with Campus dyad leadership for campus
infection related items. Collaborates as a team member when
representing Infection Prevention activities and while working with
other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient
patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient
outcomes. Supports and is a role model for the organization vision
and mission. This position uses knowledge of patients age and
cultural diversity in the provision of patient care. Works
independently and with new technology to analyze surveillance
findings and trends and researches evidence-based interventional
strategies to address areas needing improvement. Co-leads Clinical
Consensus workgroups with physicians leads. Develops and presents
educational programs designed to change caregiver practices based
on surveillance findings and evidence-based protocols.
Independently takes off-hours call for Lee Health concerning
Epidemiology/Infection Prevention. Serves on select hospital and/or
system committees/task forces to provide effective infection
prevention-related input for policy and procedure development or
practice improvement. Provides input into the annual Infection
Prevention Plan and assists in developing departmental priorities.
Works in collaboration with the Infection Prevention Medical
Director on projects and patient safety work plans. Educates staff
at the elbow for all issues regarding Infection prevention and
educates and serves as a resource for patients and families.
Requirements Education: Bachelors degree required. Graduate of an
accredited school of professional nursing BSN or, must have B.S or
M.S in a related health care field such as Microbiology, Medical
Technology, Epidemiology/Public Health. Experience: Minimum of
three (3) years previous experience in staff nursing or related
field. Must be knowledgeable in patient care practices and/or adult
education principles. Have the ability to work with persons of
varying education and cultural backgrounds. RN working experience
in critical nursing experience is preferred. Certifications: Will
attend a recognized training course (CDC/APIC) in Infection
Prevention/Hospital Epidemiology. Must have and maintain current
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within three (3) years of
hire into the position. License:RN licensure by the Florida State
Board of Nursing, or professional license or certification as
appropriate for his/her educational background preferred.
Other:Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal
skills, excellent customer service skills, and computer and
statistical skills necessary for data analysis. Will attend State,
Regional or National Infection Prevention conferences as System
resources permit. Earns a minimum of 8 CEUs that will enhance their
role as an Infection Preventionist during initial orientation and
then annually. CEUs used for other IC certifications or renewing
licenses that are required for IP position can also be applied to
the annual required CEUs, as long as they will enhance their role
as an Infection Preventionist.US:FL:Fort Myers
Keywords: Lee Physician Group, Fort Myers , RN Infection Preventionist, Healthcare , Fort Myers, Florida
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