Infection Preventionist Altamonte Springs

AdventHealth

  • Altamonte Springs, FL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
  • Benefits from Day One
  • Paid Days Off from Day One
  • Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense) * for eligible positions
  • Career Development
  • Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Our promise to you:Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.Schedule: Full-Time Days Monday through Friday with Call time 2 times per year for one weekShift: This is exempt salaried positionLocation: 601 EAST ALTAMONTE DRIVE, Altamonte Springs, 32701Unit Highlights:Be part of an amazingly talented team working with clinical teams (Nurses, physicians and other Professional Team Members), part of a cohesive team with nursing leaders for support and a mix of nurses and epidemiologists.The community youll be caring for: AdventHealth Altamonte Springs Campus, 601 E. Altamonte Drive. Altamonte Springs FL
  • Located north of Orlando in the community of Altamonte Springs, our facility is consistently named Best Hospital for overall quality, reputation, doctors and nurses by local residents
  • As the largest satellite campus within the AdventHealth system, AdventHealth Altamonte has been providing state-of-the-art healthcare to the community since 1973
  • The 398-bed hospital cares for more than 168,000 patients a year. We are proud to be revolutionizing health care with visionary leadership and world-class resources.
The role youll contribute:Direct interventions that protects patients from health care-associated infections clinical and other settings. Conducts compliance audits to determine measures of success. Participates in projects and special programs relating to infection prevention. Serves as catalyst for change, actively involved in change management development for infection prevention. Assists with development, implementation and evaluation of the multi-disciplinary program for surveillance, prevention and control of infections at Florida Hospital. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.The value youll bring to the team:
  • Integrates clinical findings, laboratory results and other diagnostic tests to determine the presence of infections utilizing the criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control, National Health and Safety Network HIPAC/SHEA.
  • Identifies need for infection prevention measures in high risk patients based on risk assessment and assists with coordination and implementation of control measures based on patients age and diagnosis specific needs.
  • Assesses clusters of microorganisms and conducts an epidemiological investigation of health care associated outbreaks including implementation of control measures
  • Utilizes threshold data for the assessment of unit specific/service specific infection rates and informs the assistant director of any potential problems.
  • Identifies possible employee exposure to communicable diseases. Communicates with Employee Clinic and collaborates to assure thorough follow-up. Conducts surveillance as assigned utilizing the tools and data best suited for the task.
QualificationsThe expertise and experiences youll need to succeed:Leadership in Infection Prevention, Patient Safety, and Quality ImprovementKnowledge of continuous process improvement principlesGood interpersonal skills and can communicate with staff at all levels-executive, management, and staff both written and verballySelf-motivated and detail-oriented, with good organizational skills, follow-up, and analytical and problem-solving skillsConduct oneself professionally, maintaining confidence, confidentiality, and objectivityBasic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)Graduate of school of nursing, medical technology, public health, or another healthcare-related field This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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