Infection Preventionist
WVU Medicine, Weirton, WV, United States
Assists with plans and coordination of activities of Infection Prevention and Control under the guidelines established by the Infection Prevention and Control Committee. Responsible for studying, coordinating, and evaluating all infection prevention and control practices within all hospital departments and hospital clinics. Provides continuing education to all hospital personnel on current trends and changes to improve infection prevention and control standards. Assist, supervise and coordinate hospital activities related to disease transmission with emphasis on education, and patient care issues and associate safety.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or related field.
If Bachelors in Nursing, current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. or obtain within three (3) years of hire date.
State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.
Preferred Qualifications
Five (5) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting
Five (5) years’ experience in a public health setting
Prior experience in infection prevention.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor healthcare associated infections
Assess infection prevention and control problems and make recommendations for corrective action
Participate in the Infection Prevention and Control Committee, if applicable
Oversee monitoring of infection prevention and control practices and personnel compliance for all departments
Provide assistance to department managers in development of infection prevention and control departmental policies
Report communicable diseases to the local health departments and state as required by law
Provide educational presentations for orientation and ongoing in-services related to current recommendations and mandates
Consult with department leadership and physicians as needed to improve care delivery
Serve as a resource for all departments and personnel
Participate in short and long‑range planning for the infection prevention and control department
Provide consultation to the Associate Health Nurse Practitioner related to exposure determination, personnel infections, follow‑up and current healthcare personnel vaccination recommendations
Participate in performance improvement activities and committees
Conduct outbreak investigations and initiate control measures
May assist with development, implementation, and monitoring of the TB management program
Review and assist with environmental sampling as necessary
Participate and provide oral and written infection prevention recommendations for all construction, renovation, remediation, repair or demolition during preplanning, demolition, construction and commissioning
Collect, prepare, and analyze healthcare‑associated infection data; present data to leadership and stakeholders
Provide internal and external reporting of information and data as required by law, accreditation requirements and regulatory mandates
Assist with development, implementation, and evaluation of plans for an influx of infectious diseases
Physical Requirements
Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties through the work shift
Sitting for extended periods of time
Visual acuity must be within normal range
Manual dexterity to operate keyboards, fax machines, telephones, and other business equipment
Able to perform light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work
Able to move freely through the facility to perform daily and special tasks
Working Environment
Exposed to high levels of stress and anxiety
Experiences frequent interruption
Skills and Abilities
Able to handle confidential information
Able to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis
Able to read and write legibly in English and possess comprehension skills
Able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts
Able to prioritize tasks and make independent decisions
Skilled in advanced math
Able to respond to emergency situations in a calm, professional manner
Able to use computers to input and retrieve information
Able to perform concentrated and complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and highly technical situations
Able to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific principles, or sound business judgment and also be able to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion
Able to analyze statistics and utilize stats for recommendation of changes
Additional Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Unspecified
Shift: United States of America (Exempt)
Company: WMCH Weirton Medical Center
Cost Center: 50 WMCH Nursing Infection Control
Address
601 Colliers Way
Weirton
West Virginia
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, and any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or related field.
If Bachelors in Nursing, current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. or obtain within three (3) years of hire date.
State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.
Preferred Qualifications
Five (5) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting
Five (5) years’ experience in a public health setting
Prior experience in infection prevention.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor healthcare associated infections
Assess infection prevention and control problems and make recommendations for corrective action
Participate in the Infection Prevention and Control Committee, if applicable
Oversee monitoring of infection prevention and control practices and personnel compliance for all departments
Provide assistance to department managers in development of infection prevention and control departmental policies
Report communicable diseases to the local health departments and state as required by law
Provide educational presentations for orientation and ongoing in-services related to current recommendations and mandates
Consult with department leadership and physicians as needed to improve care delivery
Serve as a resource for all departments and personnel
Participate in short and long‑range planning for the infection prevention and control department
Provide consultation to the Associate Health Nurse Practitioner related to exposure determination, personnel infections, follow‑up and current healthcare personnel vaccination recommendations
Participate in performance improvement activities and committees
Conduct outbreak investigations and initiate control measures
May assist with development, implementation, and monitoring of the TB management program
Review and assist with environmental sampling as necessary
Participate and provide oral and written infection prevention recommendations for all construction, renovation, remediation, repair or demolition during preplanning, demolition, construction and commissioning
Collect, prepare, and analyze healthcare‑associated infection data; present data to leadership and stakeholders
Provide internal and external reporting of information and data as required by law, accreditation requirements and regulatory mandates
Assist with development, implementation, and evaluation of plans for an influx of infectious diseases
Physical Requirements
Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties through the work shift
Sitting for extended periods of time
Visual acuity must be within normal range
Manual dexterity to operate keyboards, fax machines, telephones, and other business equipment
Able to perform light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work
Able to move freely through the facility to perform daily and special tasks
Working Environment
Exposed to high levels of stress and anxiety
Experiences frequent interruption
Skills and Abilities
Able to handle confidential information
Able to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis
Able to read and write legibly in English and possess comprehension skills
Able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts
Able to prioritize tasks and make independent decisions
Skilled in advanced math
Able to respond to emergency situations in a calm, professional manner
Able to use computers to input and retrieve information
Able to perform concentrated and complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and highly technical situations
Able to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific principles, or sound business judgment and also be able to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion
Able to analyze statistics and utilize stats for recommendation of changes
Additional Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Unspecified
Shift: United States of America (Exempt)
Company: WMCH Weirton Medical Center
Cost Center: 50 WMCH Nursing Infection Control
Address
601 Colliers Way
Weirton
West Virginia
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, and any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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