Duke University Health System
Infection Prevention Specialist
Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1,062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
Duke Nursing Highlights
Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses
Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy
Duke University Health System has more than 6,000 registered nurses
Quality of life: Living in the Triangle
Relocation assistance (based on eligibility)
Infection Prevention Specialist The Infection Prevention Specialist is trained in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections (HAI); educating employees about infection prevention; and developing health system policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet Joint Commission, OSHA, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CDC and other national recommendations.
Responsibilities
Performs, coordinates, and directs the process of surveillance to identify healthcare-acquired infections and other adverse outcomes to ensure safe patient care
Uses the electronic medical record and surveillance system to review clinical and laboratory findings in assigned areas to identify infectious conditions that may require reporting or further action such as the implementation of precautions to prevent organism transmission
Serves as content expert in all infection prevention matters in support of clinical staff, performance improvement teams, and hospital committees
Demonstrates knowledge and application of current regulatory and professional society guidelines
Performs literature reviews to support performance improvement and practice changes
Assesses situations from an infection prevention perspective and recommends appropriate action within scope of responsibility to ensure safe and quality patient care
Rounds in assigned inpatient units, outpatient areas, perioperative areas, and ancillary departments regularly and on an as-needed basis for evaluating compliance with infection prevention practices, policies and regulatory agency requirements
Develops and provides educational programs on infection prevention for all levels of personnel to improve their knowledge base and practice; conducts new employee education on basic principles and practices
Assists in assembling agenda, graphs and materials presented and distributed to the Infection Control Committee, performance improvement teams and others as requested
Participates in epidemiological projects/studies to further infection prevention knowledge
Collaborates on infection prevention academic and professional posters/presentations at local, regional and national conferences and seeks publication in academic/professional journals
Actively seeks professional growth, demonstrates professionalism, and exhibits a good working rapport in all interpersonal interactions with departmental staff, healthcare personnel, contract workers, patients, visitors and community agencies
Maintains current knowledge of infection prevention professional society guidelines, best practices and regulatory requirements by attending conferences and workshops and reviewing current literature
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Capable of building strong relationships with providers and staff and delivering solutions
A good decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
Able to work effectively in a complex, quickly changing environment; action-oriented and eager to embrace new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
Adept at planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
Effective at building formal and informal networks inside and outside the organization to further departmental and institutional goals
Build partnerships and collaborate with others to meet shared objectives and goals
Effective communicator, capable of determining how best to reach different audiences and executing communications based on that understanding
Gains the support and commitment of others by engaging them around your perspective and priorities
Resilient in recovering from setbacks and skilled at finding detours around obstacles
Adept at learning quickly, applying insights from past efforts to new situations
Flexible in your approach and demeanor in order to align with circumstances
Must participate in on call schedule
Working knowledge of patient care practices, microbiology, asepsis, disinfection and sterilization practices, adult education principles, infectious disease, disease transmission, surveillance techniques, performance measurement and improvement principles, licensing standards and regulations
Computer skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word and applied knowledge of biostatistics, written and graphical presentation skills
Minimum Qualifications
Education : Bachelor degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Medical Technology, Epidemiology, or Master of Public Health (MPH) required
Experience : Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in acute care hospital or similar required; one year of Infection Prevention experience preferred
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications :
If BSN degree: current or compact RN licensure in North Carolina required
If Medical Technology degree: current generalist/specialty certification by a nationally recognized board/agency required. Must obtain CIC within 2 years of hire if not currently certified
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
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Duke Nursing Highlights
Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses
Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy
Duke University Health System has more than 6,000 registered nurses
Quality of life: Living in the Triangle
Relocation assistance (based on eligibility)
Infection Prevention Specialist The Infection Prevention Specialist is trained in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections (HAI); educating employees about infection prevention; and developing health system policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet Joint Commission, OSHA, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CDC and other national recommendations.
Responsibilities
Performs, coordinates, and directs the process of surveillance to identify healthcare-acquired infections and other adverse outcomes to ensure safe patient care
Uses the electronic medical record and surveillance system to review clinical and laboratory findings in assigned areas to identify infectious conditions that may require reporting or further action such as the implementation of precautions to prevent organism transmission
Serves as content expert in all infection prevention matters in support of clinical staff, performance improvement teams, and hospital committees
Demonstrates knowledge and application of current regulatory and professional society guidelines
Performs literature reviews to support performance improvement and practice changes
Assesses situations from an infection prevention perspective and recommends appropriate action within scope of responsibility to ensure safe and quality patient care
Rounds in assigned inpatient units, outpatient areas, perioperative areas, and ancillary departments regularly and on an as-needed basis for evaluating compliance with infection prevention practices, policies and regulatory agency requirements
Develops and provides educational programs on infection prevention for all levels of personnel to improve their knowledge base and practice; conducts new employee education on basic principles and practices
Assists in assembling agenda, graphs and materials presented and distributed to the Infection Control Committee, performance improvement teams and others as requested
Participates in epidemiological projects/studies to further infection prevention knowledge
Collaborates on infection prevention academic and professional posters/presentations at local, regional and national conferences and seeks publication in academic/professional journals
Actively seeks professional growth, demonstrates professionalism, and exhibits a good working rapport in all interpersonal interactions with departmental staff, healthcare personnel, contract workers, patients, visitors and community agencies
Maintains current knowledge of infection prevention professional society guidelines, best practices and regulatory requirements by attending conferences and workshops and reviewing current literature
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Capable of building strong relationships with providers and staff and delivering solutions
A good decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
Able to work effectively in a complex, quickly changing environment; action-oriented and eager to embrace new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
Adept at planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
Effective at building formal and informal networks inside and outside the organization to further departmental and institutional goals
Build partnerships and collaborate with others to meet shared objectives and goals
Effective communicator, capable of determining how best to reach different audiences and executing communications based on that understanding
Gains the support and commitment of others by engaging them around your perspective and priorities
Resilient in recovering from setbacks and skilled at finding detours around obstacles
Adept at learning quickly, applying insights from past efforts to new situations
Flexible in your approach and demeanor in order to align with circumstances
Must participate in on call schedule
Working knowledge of patient care practices, microbiology, asepsis, disinfection and sterilization practices, adult education principles, infectious disease, disease transmission, surveillance techniques, performance measurement and improvement principles, licensing standards and regulations
Computer skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word and applied knowledge of biostatistics, written and graphical presentation skills
Minimum Qualifications
Education : Bachelor degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Medical Technology, Epidemiology, or Master of Public Health (MPH) required
Experience : Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in acute care hospital or similar required; one year of Infection Prevention experience preferred
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications :
If BSN degree: current or compact RN licensure in North Carolina required
If Medical Technology degree: current generalist/specialty certification by a nationally recognized board/agency required. Must obtain CIC within 2 years of hire if not currently certified
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
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