Infection Preventionist II

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy thats built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

**Infection Preventionist II Position Details** :

+ **Facility:** BayCare Health System, Infection Control

+ **Location:** Mease Countryside

+ **Status:** Full Time, Salary

+ **Shift Hours:** 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

+ **Weekend Work:** Occasional

+ **On Call:** Yes

BayCare Health System is currently in search of our newest Infection Preventionist II who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community at **Mease Countryside Hospital** . Since 1985, Mease Countryside Hospital has been raising the standard of care for patients of all ages. Today, our 387-bed facility offers an unwavering commitment to the community. Nationally recognized for its clinical excellence, our award-winning facility features multiple Centers of Excellence, including women and children's services, heart, cancer, neurosciences and orthopedics. Mease Countryside Hospital is dedicated to providing compassionate, quality health care to improve the health of our community.

BayCare is all about making the most of your life and loving your career. With this in mind, BayCare provides an array of benefits to help you meet the daily challenges of balancing all aspects of your life and career goals.

+ Medical benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

+ Paid time off

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ 401k match and additional yearly contribution

+ Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus

+ Extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities

+ Community discounts and more

+ **AND the Chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work**

**Key responsibilities:**

+ Actively suggests and seeks ideas to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.

+ Able to prepare for group meetings by identifying key issues and expectations and can identify resources most likely to guide project tasks.

+ Demonstrates competence as an Infection Preventionist and is an active advocate for patient safety.

+ Independently develops educational material, delivers training on varied infection control, topics and exhibits a diverse skill set (surveillance, outbreak and post exposure contact investigation, analysis, education, communication).

+ Demonstrates strategic thinking by understanding health system goals and applying these to planning projects and interventions.

+ Rotation in the on call schedule will be managed independently.

+ Helps lead the IP team preparation for Joint Commission and Regulatory readiness as well as assist with infection control policy revisions.

+ Orients and mentor new departmental team members.

+ Proficiency with utilization of NHSN definitions related to hospital acquired infections.

***Required Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC)**

**Minimum Qualifications include any of the following:**

+ RN License, Nursing degree and 2 years infection control experience

+ RN License, Nursing degree and 3 years clinical related experience

+ Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or Public Health and 2 years microbiology experience

+ Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or Public Health and 3 years Microbiology experience with Medical Technologist Certification

+ Master's degree in Epidemiology and 2 years Epidemiology experience and at least one year of clinical experience

_Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled_

**Position** Infection Preventionist II

**Location** Safety Harbor:Mease Countryside | Full Time

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