Infection Prevention Specialist

4 days ago


Dayton, Ohio, United States Dayton Children's Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Infection Prevention Coordinator to join our team at Dayton Children's. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the hospital-wide Infection Prevention and Control Program, providing direction and leadership to assigned personnel, and ensuring that all Infection Prevention functions are performed accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement an effective program of infection control, prevention, and surveillance
  • Teach infection control and prevention measures to staff and serve as a resource person for communicable disease management
  • Contribute to ongoing analysis, development, and implementation of methods and systems using epidemiological principles and statistical methods to improve overall effectiveness of Infection Prevention program and processes
  • Assist in maintaining the organization-wide Infection Prevention Program in conjunction with the Medical Director for Infectious Disease
  • Develop services, policies, and procedures to promote patient safety, advocacy, and quality patient care with unsurpassed clinical and cost outcomes
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing, science, or public health required
  • Graduation from an accredited program of Nursing or Science required
  • Master's degree in preferred
  • 5 years pediatric experience in nursing or microbiology/virology required
  • 7+ years pediatric experience in nursing or microbiology/virology preferred
  • Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office and NHSN applications
  • Understanding of CDC and ODH regulations
  • Experience in EPIC Clinical Information System preferred
  • TJC and/or CMS accreditation experience preferred
  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations preferred
Certifications and Licenses
  • Certified in Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Ohio Board of Nursing


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