Tittle : Infection Control Preventionist

Job Type : Full time

Job Description

At Healthcare, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent nurses. And we know that our nurses deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today.

Responsible and accountable for the accurate and timely collection, analysis, and reporting of Quality Indicator data. Possesses clinical knowledge of disease processes for Health Care.

Responsible for duties as described in the hospital Infection Prevention Plan policy.

Responsible for promoting and supporting Performance Improvement and Quality Assessment activities throughout the organization. Supports the design, assessment, and measurement of important processes and outcomes that may affect the delivery of quality patient care, operational processes and strategic initiatives.

Performs chart review and data abstraction for quality core measures that are reported to Joint Commission and CMS

Identifies, investigates, and records data concerning hospital acquired infections

Compiles data/statistics that can be used by the QRM Manager and hospital management to identify areas of compliance

Must be visible on units performing surveillance and education

Facilitates staff, students, visitors, and physicians education related to Quality initiatives and Infection Control Practices

Possesses the ability to communicate with discretion and diplomacy with physicians, hospital team members, department managers, and agency surveyors

Must-Haves

• Wyoming RN License or Compact Equivalent or Bachelors in Microbiology and Epidemiology
• Certification in Infection Contro
• Current BLS Certification
• Minimum 5 years experience in an acute care facilty and broad clinical experience

Our Vision & Mission

Our vision is to serve our communities' evolving healthcare needs by cultivating a network of compassionate, dedicated professionals. We are committed to working together, using best practices, improving quality, and assuring an exceptional patient experience.

The mission of Health Care is to make our communities healthier. In order to achieve this, we are committed to five core values:

Delivering high-quality patient care

Our highest priority is caring for people - the friends, family and neighbors whom we serve in our community.

Creating excellent workplaces for our employees

We are committed to providing an environment based on respect and one which encourages personal and profession growth.

Supporting physicians

We support our physicians' practices by providing an innovative facility, advanced technology, and a well trained, organized clinical staff.

Providing community value

We are a vital resource for our community and because we take pride in our community, we are actively involved in supporting local, civic, and charitable organizations.

Ensuring fiscal responsibility

We are fiscally responsible ensuring that we meet our capital needs and the expectations of our stakeholders.