Infection Preventionist

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
  
  

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8a-4:30pm, with 1-week on calls (about twice a year)

Shift : Full Time

Location : 601 E Rollins St Orlando FL 32803 AdventHealth Orlando

The community youll be caring for:

• Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando
• Serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America
• AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country
• We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year.
  
  

The role youll contribute:

Direct interventions that protects patients from health care-associated infections clinical and other settings. Conducts compliance audits to determine measures of success. Participates in projects and special programs relating to infection prevention. Serves as catalyst for change, actively involved in change management development for infection prevention. Assists with development, implementation and evaluation of the multi-disciplinary program for surveillance, prevention and control of infections at Florida Hospital. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value youll bring to the team:

Integrates clinical findings, laboratory results and other diagnostic tests to determine the presence of infections utilizing the criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control, National Health and Safety Network HIPAC/SHEA

Identifies need for infection prevention measures in high risk patients based on risk assessment and assists with coordination and implementation of control measures based on patients age and diagnosis specific needs

Assesses clusters of microorganisms and conducts an epidemiological investigation of health care associated outbreaks including implementation of control measures

Utilizes threshold data for the assessment of unit specific/service specific infection rates and informs the assistant director of any potential problems

Identifies possible employee exposure to communicable diseases. Communicates with Employee Clinic and collaborates to assure thorough follow-up. Conducts surveillance as assigned utilizing the tools and data best suited for the task

Applies analytical quantitative tools to data. Displays aggregated data in control chart format or run chart as applicable. Provides meaningful interpretation of data to customer

Collaborate with appropriate departments/services, staff members, physicians when appropriate. Participates in Process Improvement teams as needed

Assists in the development of infection control related policies, procedures and educational programs to comply with local, state, federal regulations, TJC/AOA standards and CDC/HICPAC/SHEA guidelines and disseminates pertinent information as appropriate

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences youll need to succeed :

Leadership in Infection Prevention, Patient Safety, and Quality Improvement

Knowledge of continuous process improvement principles

Good interpersonal skills and can communicate with staff at all levels-executive, management, and staff both written and verbally

Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with good organizational skills, follow-up, and analytical and problem-solving skills

Conduct oneself professionally, maintaining confidence, confidentiality, and objectivity

Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)

Graduate of school of nursing, medical technology, public health, or another healthcare-related field

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Infection Control

Organization: AdventHealth Orlando

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 24037740

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.