The Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) is responsible for the active and passive surveillance and reporting of nosocomial infections, investigation of infection or clusters of infections as warranted, microbiological monitoring of the healthcare environment and remediation as warranted, targeted education, consultation, research, administration and continued professional development.







shifts-   Monday - Friday 8am -  5pm

Monday- Friday  6pm- 11.30pm

Saturday  8am- 2pm

Sunday     8am - 2pm



Duties and Responsibilities:

Analyze and distribute surveillance data to the Infection Control Committee and unit-specific and service-specific nosocomial infection reports to the Epidemiological Staff.

Provide facility-specific in-person on-site audits and infection control training as assigned.

Provide lists of infection rates to Epidemiological department chairs for review and analysis regarding clinical practice.

Monitor trends in unusual or resistant organisms (community-acquired or nosocomial) for evidence of spread to other patients, visitors or employees.

Coordinate with the local public health agencies and/or the State Bureau of Community Health and Prevention of reportable diseases in collaboration with Epidemiology Team as well as other duties and tasks as assigned by manager.

 

Education/Experience



RN (BS preferred); current state license or BS, in related field or MS/MPH desired. Current Certification in infection control by Certification Board of Infection Control desirable. 

Knowledgeable in fields related to infection control, microbiology, patient care practices, clinical infectious diseases, pathology, medical statistics or biostatics, epidemiology and adult education principles.

Experience in Information Technology as applied to Infection Control or Public Health, 



Knowledge of performance improvement monitoring and development of performance improvement indicators.



Demonstrated excellent written, oral and presentation skills



Demonstrated assertiveness, conflict resolution, negotiation and collaboration skills and customer focused interpersonal skills.



Benefits

worker compensation

Holiday Pay



All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.