Infection Control Practitioner at GENTIVA CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE CORP DBA KINDRED

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

67.8

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Infection Control, Epidemiology, Bacteriology, Infection Statistics, Policy Development, Surveillance System, Outbreak Investigation, Education Programs, Consultation, Collaboration, Audits, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Person, Communication, Monitoring, Analysis

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immunosuppressed patients Essential Functions Develops, implements, and continually monitors the infection control policies and procedures for all departments Implements a surveillance system for detecting and monitoring hospital acquired and community infections. Ensures compliance to regulatory requirements Provides physicians and staff with updates of infection control policy changes Investigates outbreaks or clusters of infections Monitors, analyzes, and interprets bacteriology reports and infection statistics, recommends appropriate control measures to prevent dissemination of resistant microorganisms and pathogens Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immunosuppressed patients Participates in Infection Control Committees Collaborates with local and state health departments in the prevention, control, and appropriate reporting of communicable diseases Participates in ongoing infection control educational programs for employees, including TB, HIV/Hep/Universal Precautions. May educate patients as necessary Acts as a resource person for staff concerning infection control Undertakes regular infection control audits and appropriate Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Approximate percent of time required to travel 0%25 Must read, write and speak fluent English Must have good and regular attendance Performs other related duties as assigned Salary Range: $42.50 - $67.80/Hour ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness. Education Bachelor's Degree in nursing Master’s degree in clinical specialty preferred Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements. Licenses/Certifications Current State RN license required BLS Certification required ICP or related certification preferred Experience Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing Experience in Infection Control with basic knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and infections, diseases, sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practice preferred

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Responsibilities

The Infection Control Practitioner consults with healthcare professionals for managing infectious patients and develops infection control policies. They monitor infection statistics, investigate outbreaks, and provide education on infection control practices.