Infection Preventionist

tmhTallahassee, FL2 days ago

Occupations

Medical Equipment Preparers Medical and Health Services Managers Registered Nurses

Industries

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals Administration of Public Health Programs

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DOTallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only: Level II Trauma Center Primary Stroke CenterLevel III Neonatal Intensive Care Pediatric Intensive CareThe most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle. Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Job Summary: Is responsible for identifying, investigating, monitoring, and reporting healthcare-associated infections. Collaborates with teams and individuals to create and sustain infection prevention strategies and provide feedback. Reports: Director/Infection Prevention (job code (JC): 023401)

Supervises: NoneWHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education: Baccalaureate degree in:

Nursing
Public Health
EpidemiologyClinical laboratory science
Medical Technology
Another related medical field.

Required Experience: Two (2) years of relevant infection prevention and control experience.

Preferred Experience: Two (2) years acute care hospital experience. Required Certification/License/Registry: Licensed as a registered nurse (RN) in accordance with Florida Statutes, Title XXXII (Regulation of Professions and Occupations), Chapter 464 (Nursing), Part I (Nurse Practice Act).Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) credential from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) within two (2) years post-hire. Preferred Certification/License/Registry: Licensed as a registered nurse (RN) in accordance with Florida Statutes, Title XXXII (Regulation of Professions and Occupations), Chapter 464 (Nursing), Part I (Nurse Practice Act).CIC credential from the CBIC at hire. Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.

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Level

MidL4

Location

Tallahassee, FL

Occupation

Medical Equipment Preparers

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Posted

2 days ago

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