RN, Infection Preventionist- Education and Compliance, Norton Medical Group, Day

Norton Healthcare

Louisville, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$7.25/hr

Location

Louisville, KY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Registered Nurse LicenseCertification In Infection Prevention And ControlBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Infection Preventionist provides education and consultation on infection prevention practices and regulatory compliance, applying professional experience to staff training. They utilize national standards, guidelines, and state laws to ensure a safe patient environment, stay current on communicable diseases, and conduct surveillance using NHSN definitions to detect trends and outbreaks.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Infection PreventionSurveillanceCommunicationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointNHSNVentilation ControlsWater ControlsConstruction ControlsWaste ManagementPest ControlEnvironmental CleaningDisinfectionSterilizationSupply Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeRegistered Nurse LicenseCertification in Infection Prevention and Control1 Year RN Experience1 Year Infection Preventionist RN ExperienceMaster Degree

Full job description

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

Number Of Positions

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Infection Preventionist (IP) provides education and consultation to the organization in infection prevention practices and regulatory compliance with infection prevention standards. Applies education and professional experience in daily practice and education of staff members. Utilizes national standards and guidelines as well as regulations, state laws and compliance organization recommendations to maintain a safe patient environment and establish best practice within the organization. Remains current with IP issues, infections and communicable diseases related to all age groups from neonate/infants through geriatrics. Knowledge of the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) patient safety surveillance and reporting program is essential. Utilizes National Health Safety Network (NHSN) infection definitions to perform surveillance and identify trends or outbreaks of infections. Maintaining a current knowledge in IP practices and technology is essential to provide effective, ongoing surveillance of general and special ventilation, water controls, construction, regulated and unregulated waste, pest control, environmental, furniture and equipment cleaning, disinfection and sterilization, supply selection and management. Demonstrates effective communication skills and a proficiency in standard computer programs such as Word, Excel and Power Point programs and is able to generate effective reports and presentations.

Qualifications

Required:

One year as an RN

Bachelor Degree

Registered Nurse AND Certification in Infection Prevention and Control Eligible to test for CIC within two years of hire and successfully obtain CIC within three years of hire.

Desired:

One year as an Infection Preventionist RN

Master Degree

Norton Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/S Exual Orientation/Gender Identity Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law