RN Infection Control
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
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Benefits from Day One
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Paid Days Off from Day One
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Student Loan Repayment Program
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Career Development
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Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s 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
Shift : Days
Location: AdventHealth Redmond 501 Redmond Road, Rome, GA 30165
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Redmond
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Rome’s historical markers help document the city’s history and gives insight into the culturally rich heritage.
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Population- 36,332 (2019 census)
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Developed a regional center for the fields of medical care and education
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In addition to its public-school system, it has several private schools. Higher-level educational institutions include private Berry College and Shorter University, and the public Georgia Northwestern Technical College and Georgia Highlands College.
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Largest city near the center of the triangular area defined by the Interstate highways between Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, and Chattanooga, TN.
The role you’ll contribute:
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Infection Preventionist will coordinate comprehensive organization-wide infection surveillance, prevention, and control program in accordance with current requirements of regulatory, government, and accrediting/licensing agencies and organizational policies and procedures. Duties include surveillance for health care-associated infections (HAIs); collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of surveillance data; outbreak investigation; and program evaluation. Responsible for the day-to-day administration and development of the infection surveillance, prevention, and control program. Communication skills within the multidisciplinary team are required to facilitate the role within both clinical practice, facility readiness for emergencies and construction. Additional duties include assisting the Director of Quality and Risk with assignment of risk events and patient advocate duties.
Must have good interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to discuss, promote and explain programs, goals, policies and procedures with patients, employees, administrative staff, and medical staff. Must be of sound character and possess the highest ethical standards.
Essential Functions
Essential Function
Assist the Director of Infection Prevention with overall Infection Prevention Program
Assists with annual facility infection risk assessment, and whenever risks significantly change
Assists in developing a plan for infection surveillance, prevention, and control activities based on the facility risk assessment
Assists in maintaining an infection surveillance, prevention and control program based on the organization’s risk assessment and plan, in accordance with state, federal, and other reporting requirements
Collects, manages and analyzes surveillance data using standardized methodology and defined criteria for an HAI
Organizes and maintains surveillance data and records
Reports surveillance data, findings and analyses to the appropriate committees, patient care units, personnel, and external agencies
Monitors patients for the occurrence of communicable diseases, HAIs, and resistant and epidemiologically important organisms
Monitors infectious diseases and epidemiologically significant organisms occurring in the community via laboratory reports and public health reports
Identifies and evaluates clusters of infections and potential outbreaks
Assists in instituting an outbreak investigation and control measures as needed
Recommends isolation precautions according to the organization’s policies and procedures
Assists in developing evidence-based infection prevention and control policies and protocols in accordance with regulatory, government and accrediting/licensing agency requirements and recommendations of relevant professional organizations
Updates policies and protocols as needed to maintain compliance with regulations, standards, and evidence-based guidelines
Assists the organization to evaluate and maintain readiness for state, federal, and accrediting agency surveys
Monitors and evaluates the efficacy of infection prevention and control strategies
Collaborates with other departments throughout the facility to design and implement strategies to prevent HAIs and transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms and other epidemiologically important organisms
Investigates exposures to communicable disease and initiates appropriate measures to prevent the transmission of disease
Maintains confidentiality of patients, personnel and related information
Provides consultation services relating to infection prevention and control to the various departments in the organization
Evaluates products, devices and equipment relating to infection prevention and control
Actively participates in quality assurance/performance improvement activities
Maintains departmental records to be in compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies
Provides written and verbal reports to administration and relevant committees, departments, personnel and external agencies
Communicates with local and state health departments
Participates in orientation programs and required annual education programs
Provides education on hand hygiene, aseptic technique, infection prevention and control strategies, antiseptics and disinfectants, specific infectious diseases, and other related health care issues
Develops or obtains educational materials and programs, as needed, for personnel, patients and visitors
Collaborates with employee health personnel on matters such as exposure management and immunization
Works with facilities management and other personnel to evaluate infection risks associated with renovation and construction projects and identify control measures
Other duties as business needs arise.
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program
Required
BSN
Preferred
Masters in Nursing
Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
BCLS - Basic Life Support
Required
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
Current Georgia RN License or RN Compact/multi state license including GA
Required
CIC - Certified in Infection Control
Epidemiology
Preferred
Ability to take certification examination in two or less years of employment required.
Preferred
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.
Category: Infection Control
Organization: AdventHealth Redmond
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 25009807
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
