Infection Preventionist

Description

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Infection Preventionist opening with HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Infection Preventionist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply

Job Summary and Qualifications

• The Infection Preventionist promotes and delivers high quality, patient-centered care by assisting with the administration of Infection Prevention policies, procedures and programs. As a member of the Infection Prevention program and team, the Infection Preventionist identifies, investigates, reports, and monitors the incidence of nosocomial infections among patients and personnel, and implements policies and procedures to prevent cross contamination. The Infection Preventionist is also responsible for assisting with Inservice programs related to infection prevention and infection control, and with the clinical aspects of the Employee Health Program, including pre-employment processing, occupational health testing and surveillance.
• Participates in infection prevention surveys and surveillance/rounding, based on the organization's risk assessment plan, in accordance with state, federal and other reporting requirements.
• Evaluates environment, practices products, devices, and equipment as relating to infection prevention.
• Applies epidemiologic principles and statistical methods, including risk stratification and benchmarking, to identify target populations, determine risk factors, design prevention and control strategies, analyze trends, and evaluate processes.
• Collects and analyzes data related to infection prevention and control. Assesses employees and their environment for injury/illness risks and reports potential patient/staff safety issues.
• Implements appropriate safety precautions and follow-up procedures to reduce nosocomial risks.
• Interprets data to determine when patients or employees are at acute risk for infection.
• Confers with medical and nursing staff to determine appropriate implementation of isolation precautions when indicated. Effectively allows or stops use of equipment dependent upon results of microbiological studies.
• Implements epidemiologic investigation during the occurrence of infections and infection clusters, using CDC criteria and evidence-based practice. Gathers and analyzes all pertinent data to determine if a confirmed infection is nosocomial in origin and to identify potential sources.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficacy of infection prevention activities, including methods of asepsis, sterilization, disinfection. Monitors for communicability of contagious processes.
• Implements and conducts special studies when appropriate or requested by the Infection Control Committee Chairperson.
• Assists in coordinating prevention and containment efforts for potential infections, pandemics, and bioterrorist events.
• Provides regular written and/or verbal reports to administration and relevant committees, departments, personnel, and external agencies.
• Reports occurrences of communicable diseases to federal, state, and local public health authorities, in accordance with laws and regulations. Maintains accurate records of nosocomial infections among patients and personnel, in compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Coordinates with other departments and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate implementation of infection prevention strategies in order to maintain continual readiness in meeting regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Assists in the development, assessment, reassessment, and implementation of the Infection Control/Employee Health Plan. Reviews and updates policies and protocols as needed to maintain compliance with regulations, standards and evidence-based guidelines.
• Acquires and maintains current, comprehensive knowledge and skills in the area of infection prevention, infection control, and epidemiology.

What qualifications you will need:

• Associates degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing or health related field required
• RN: Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in FL, required
• 1 or more years of experience in a clinical setting preferred
• 1 or more years of experience in Infection Control preferred
• 1 or more years of experience in a leadership role preferred
• Certification in Infection Control preferred (CBIC certification within two years of hire)

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is a 380-bed acute-care hospital. Offering a full range of services. We are home to the most experienced Heart Institute on the Treasure Coast. Lawnwood Hospital provides interventional and therapeutic care, including open-heart surgery. Other hospital services include labor/delivery, pediatrics, orthopedics, oncology, nuclear medicine, adult and pediatric emergency services, and diagnostic services. We also offer inpatient, and outpatient surgical services.

Lawnwood Hospital is a designated Certified Primary Stroke Center. The Physical Rehabilitation Center is CARF accredited. We are a Level II Trauma Center. We are verified by the American College of Surgeons. We offer a freestanding ER in Vero Beach. We provide emergency treatment for adults and children. We also offer the areas only Level III Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units. At HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital patients come first no matter what We invite you to work in a fast-paced environment while enjoying a vibrant, laid-back quality of life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcares more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Infection Preventionist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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