Rn - Infection Preventionist (Ft) 8a-5p
Company: Ballad Health
Location: Johnson City
Posted on: August 2, 2022
|
|
Job Description:
Job DescriptionSCOPE OF POSITIONThe RN Infection Preventionist
is responsible for the development and implementation of the
Infection Prevention plan. This individual shall ensure the plan is
based on current, sound, and published epidemiological principles.
The Preventionist is responsible to ensure that the plan is
developed into policy and accessible to team members and staff as
needed. The Prevenonist is responsible for surveillance and
reporting of health-care acquired infections, diseases of
epidemiologic significance to the facility, team member, patient,
staff and visitor exposures or iatrogenic illness, and diseases
required by the Department of Public Health. The Preventionist is
responsible to report conditions that warrant immediate action to
prevent illness or injury and to take independent action when
necessary. The Preventionist is responsible for coordinating
compliance with The Joint Commission Standards for surveillance,
prevention, and control of Infection, and applicable local, state
and federal guidelines addressing infection control or infectious
diseases. The role requires establishing close working
relationships with the Laboratory, Pharmacy, OR, and all areas
performing invasive procedures.The Preventionist shall work
collaboratively with Team Member Health, Organizational
Development, Patient Safety and Quality. The Preventionist has
active membership in the following system and facility committees:
Value Analysis Team, and Safety Committee. Education is a key
component of the Preventionist's role. Community education and when
appropriate patients and family education relative to Infection
Prevention may be required.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPSee Table of
Organization.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEAssociate's degree from an
accredited Nursing program, Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience
in nursing with knowledge of microbiology, infectious diseases, and
medical terminology required.Valid and active RN licensure in
appropriate stateValid and active Certification Infection Control
(CIC must be pursued after two years'
experience)CompensationLocation and Work RequirementsWork
Schedule:8 AM to 5 PM
Keywords: Ballad Health, Johnson City , Rn - Infection Preventionist (Ft) 8a-5p, Healthcare , Johnson City, Tennessee
Click
here to apply!
|