Infection Preventionist

1 month ago

New Iberia, United States Iberia Medical Center Full time

Iberia Medical Center(IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance ourvision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians andemployees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer manydiverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn andgrow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.

IMC is currentlyhiring a Full Time Infection Preventionist forour Quality Department, who under the general supervision of the Directorof Quality, is responsible for identifying, investigating,monitoring and reporting healthcare-associated infections. The IP establishesand coordinates an organization-wide program for the prevention, surveillanceand control of nosocomial infection and communicable disease through processesbased on current scientific knowledge, accepted practice guidelines andapplicable law and regulation. This includes collaboration with teams andindividuals to create and sustain infection prevention strategies. The positionalso establishes and coordinates an organization-wide program for employeehealth screenings and maintains employee health records.

EDUCATION:

  • Preferred Graduate of RN school of nursing.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
  • Current license as a RN in the State ofLouisiana for graduate of RN school of nursing
  • Certification inInfection Control and Epidemiology (i.e.: CIC© preferred) or attainment within 1year after employment.
TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
  • A minimum of two years' experience in acute carehospital setting. IP/ICU/ER experience preferred.
JOB KNOWLEDGE
  • Understanding of nosocomial infectiondefinitions, chart review, functional understanding of sterilization, disinfections and sanitation
  • Adult teaching techniques, clear and effectiveoral and written communication skills, project management, and policymanagement.
  • Ability to organize and work effectively andindependently
  • Basic knowledge of the nursing process and nursingprinciples.
  • Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
  • Competence in epidemiological principles andinfectious diseases
  • Knowledge of sterilization, sanitation, anddisinfection practices
  • Mustbe a self-starter and able to establish excellent rapport with staff andleaders to work closely to enhance patient care through staff development andexcellent infection prevention practice.
  • Must be able towork with staff to enlist active participation in Employee HealthInitiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Program Management
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Performance Improvements
  • Occupational Health
  • Performance Standards
PHYSICAL ANDENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
  • The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following:
    • Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force.
    • Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.
    • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
    • Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
    • The incumbent works in a patient care area; incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
  • Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:
  • Great medical benefit plan
  • Early access to earned wages
  • Participation in robust state pension plan
  • Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more


IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled

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