Foundation Health LLC in Fairbanks, Alaska is seeking to fill 1 job opening for an Infection Preventionist. Duties include: - Assist in organizing and directing the activities of the infection control program for all departments throughout a facility or ambulatory setting, including surveillance, infection prevention and control measures, and education for employees.
- Conduct focused surveillance for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), detects and records HAIs on a systematic and current basis, analyzes HAIs and prepares reports for the Infection Control Committee of the facility or ambulatory setting.
- Report communicable diseases as required by regulation.
- Make recommendations when problems are identified.
- Interpret department policies and procedures in conjunction with the Manager.
- Interact with physicians, nurses, department managers, supervisors, and other professional and nonprofessional staff members as a consultant.
- Enter data into computer, prepares reports, conducts analytical studies and summarizes surveillance data.
- Initiate epidemiological investigations of significant clusters of infections and single cases of unusual infection.
- Assist with continuing infection control education and in-service programs to departments, including orientation for new employees.
- Review and assist with evaluation of hospital policies, procedures and guidelines as they relate to infection control.
- Assist in writing and revising infection control policies and procedures.
- Make recommendations regarding construction, renovation, environmental rounds, and assures compliance with national and/or professional standards.
SALARY: $94,120.00 per year Qualified applicants send resumes to: Kelly.Collins@foundationhealth.org (Position ID #3113). Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Conducts focused surveillance for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), detects and records HAIs on a systematic and current basis, analyzes HAIs and prepares reports for the Infection Control Committee of the facility or ambulatory setting. Reports communicable diseases as required by regulation.
- Makes recommendations when problems are identified. Interprets department policies and procedures in conjunction with the Manager.
- Interacts with physicians, nurses, department managers, supervisors, and other professional and nonprofessional staff members as a consultant.
- Enters data into computer, prepares reports, conducts analytical studies and summarizes surveillance data.
- Initiates epidemiological investigations of significant clusters of infections and single cases of unusual infection.
- Assists with continuing infection control education and in-service programs to departments, including orientation for new employees.
- Reviews and assists with evaluation of hospital policies, procedures and guidelines as they relate to infection control. Assists in writing and revising infection control policies and procedures.
- Makes recommendations regarding construction, renovation, environmental rounds, and assures compliance with national and/or professional standards.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day. NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager. Qualifications MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related. Two years of relevant work experience in clinical healthcare setting. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license, or Masters in Public Health (MPH), or Certified Medical Technologist. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree in a related field Current RN license Current CIC Certification Computer skills, research and basic statistical knowledge. Additional related education and/or experience preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS IP - Typical Indirect Patient Care Environment: (CSPD Instrument Technician, Lab Technician, Pharmacist) - Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
- May be required to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids.
- Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
- May require periodic to frequent use of personal computer.
- Off-site travel may be required.
Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Need help finding the right job? |
