RN Infection Preventionist - Quality

Job description

Infection Preventionist
Job Title:
Infection Preventionist
Department:
Quality
Full Time/PRN:
Full Time / Hybrid
Job Summary
Infection Prevention and Control (IPCP), Antibiotic Stewardship (ASP), and Restorative Nursing programs; provides education, surveillance, outbreak investigation, and regulatory compliance.
Minimum Qualifications
• Primary training in nursing/medical technology/microbiology/epidemiology; RN preferred with IP experience.

Preferred Qualifications
• 1+ year RN with infection prevention/control experience.
• BLS or ACLS certification.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Conduct surveillance and outbreak investigations.
• Develop policies, training, and action plans.
• Educate staff/residents/families; monitor documentation.
• Maintain immunizations/TB screening records.
• Participate in QAPI and required reporting.

Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs independently; >50 lbs with assistance/devices.
• Assist with patient repositioning and transfers using proper body mechanics and equipment.
• Manual dexterity for clinical procedures and computer use; adequate vision, hearing, and speech.

All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.
South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.