Infection Preventionist

3 weeks ago

Colorado Springs, United States Pride Health Full time

Pride Health is hiring an Infection Preventionist for our client in Colorado Springs, CO

13-week contract

Pay: $3,670 weekly, $2,080 taxable, $1,107.2 housing, $482.80 meals

Shift: Mon-Fri / Days


Job Description:

  • Plans, develops, implements, administers, and evaluates the Infection Prevention program.
  • Sets and meets infection prevention-specific goals and participates in the selection and completion of department goals.
  • Facilitates initiatives to reduce and prevent healthcare-acquired and community-acquired infections.
  • Develops, implements, and updates infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
  • Oversees the activities of the Hospital’s Infection Control Committee; serves on the Patient Safety Team as the facility representative for infection.
  • Adheres to, maintains, and complies with regulatory requirements including Joint Commission, CDC, OSHA, FDA, EAP, CMS, CDPHE, etc.
  • Responsible for entity-wide infection prevention /surveillance program, which may include outpatient facilities or entities.
  • Performs an ongoing assessment to identify the risks for the acquisition and transmission of infectious agents. This includes assessment of the patient population, the organization's infection prevention and control data, and the care, as well as treatment and services provided.
  • Assists in the follow-up of potential exposures to staff, patients, and visitors, when necessary.
  • Monitors epidemiological significant issues among employees (in conjunction with occupational health) and patient population in comparison to the community with a concern to an entity or facility preparedness.
  • Develops systems for identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections/communicable diseases and maintains a database of infections and communicable diseases.
  • Oversees and consults on cleaning, low- and high-level disinfection, and sterilization processes throughout the facility.
  • Assures that there is preventive, surveillance, and control procedures relating to sterilization, disinfection, and cleaning practices in all departments.
  • Uses an epidemiological approach to perform surveillance for endemic and epidemic infection control-related concerns, including the detection, evaluation, and tracking of infections that are healthcare-associated.
  • Prepares reports and coordinates follow-up.
  • Continue to obtain knowledge of current epidemiology and infectious diseases, surveillance strategies, and prevention and control initiatives.
  • Remain current with the latest information and guidelines from agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), or the Certified Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC).


Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education or experience- Required.
  • Degree in Nursing or another clinical-related field- Preferred
  • MSN, MPH, or other related master’s degree- Preferred
  • CIC – Required.
  • Five (5) years of clinical or related experience.
  • Three (3) years of infection prevention and control preferred.
  • Two (2) years of previous leadership or project management experience, preferred.
  • Experience in clinical operations and/or experience working in performance improvement or quality management areas, preferred.

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