Infection Control Specialist
1 week ago
Accountable for the development and ongoing management of Infection Control Program. The CIC Specialist is responsible for: ongoing employee education regarding infection control; performance of surveillance activities; implementation of prevention and control measures in response to a suspected or known outbreak; and specific audits that promote high quality care to all patients and reduces the risk of infection for employees and patients. Available to all departments, the Specialist serves as a resource for infection control questions and issues. The CIC specialist is accountable for his/her own professional development and practice within the scope of care defined by law. Utilizing organizational resources, the CIC specialist acts as a patient advocate for the delivery of safe care, which includes the delegation of care and participation in performance and practice improvement activities. The delivery of nursing care at Kettering Health Main Campus reflects the philosophies, mission, vision and values of the organization and nursing department. Performs infection control surveillance activities, and specific audits that promote high quality care to all patients and reduce the risk of infection for employees and patients.
Job Responsibilities
- Demonstrates solid skill in medical record review, abstraction of data, NHSN and other entity surveillance definitions and reporting.
- Demonstrates solid skill in reviewing lab data, isolation needs, and tagging and flagging charts for infection prevention, assessing unit compliance with infection prevention (cleaning, isolation, hand washing, etc.).
- Communications clearly, verbally, and in writing, to a variety of internal and external groups or individuals.
- Presents material in a clear manner when educating staff during orientation, or in committees.
- Leads infection prevention teams using LEAN and PDSA methods.
- Participates in survey readiness and surveys as needed.
- Attends at least 75% of all infection control committee meetings per year and keeps up working knowledge of infection prevention control evidenced based information.
Job Requirements
- RN license with AND or BSN or BS in applicable health field.
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) obtained within 3 years of hire.
- Has 5 years experience in bedside nursing in an acute care facility.
- Over 2 years of Infection Prevention and Control experience preferred.
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
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