Infection Preventionist

Job description

JOB SUMMARY
In conjunction with the Infection Prevention team; develops; coordinates; implements; maintains; and supervises the infection prevention program under the direction of the Infection Prevention Manager and Patient Safety Director to prevent and/or control infection among patients and employees and to comply with requirements of government agencies such as: The Joint Commission (TJC); Center for Disease Control (CDC); Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); and the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
• Either a BS in Nursing; with current license to practice in state
• Or graduate of accredited University (with a major in Microbiology; Medical Technology; or Epidemiology) who has acquired specialized training in infection control.

Minimum Work Experience
• Minimum of three years experience working with infection prevention methods

Required Licenses/Certifications
• Certification from Board of Infection prevention within 3 years of hire; and maintenance of certification
• Registered Nurse or a graduate of accredited University (with a major in Microbiology; Medical Technology; or Epidemiology) who has acquired specialized training in infection control.

Required Skills; Knowledge; and Abilities
• Knowledge of TJC; TDSHS; and other regulatory standards and ability to interpret the standards
• Experience in project management and performance improvement activities
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; requisite poise; judgment; and trustworthiness to present the PI department to internal and external groups
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead professional and nonprofessional staff
• Proven leadership and team building skills; creative thinking; and problem solving skills; ability to take calculated risks and to manage multiple and competing priorities
• Facilitates innovation and is able to motivate groups towards solutions
• Prepares cogent reports facilitating decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data
• Ability to define study methodology manages projects and analyzes findings
• Knowledge of research and analytic techniques
• Strong computer skills are essential???????

Designated Driver
• Yes

??????? OSHA Category
• 1 - High Risk