Infection Preventionist-Certified

at  Novant Health

Overview:

Novant Health is hiring for a Certified Infection Preventionist registered nurse for the day shift for our New Hanover Regional Medical Center location in Wilmington, North Carolina.

• Schedule: Full-Time, 1.0 FTE, 80 Hours per 2 weeks, day shift
• Department: Infection Prevention & Control
• Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits. For more benefit information, please visit our website here: https://www.novanthealth.org/team-members/benefits/

Remarkable care. Remarkable careers. Why become a registered nurse at Novant Health?

• Clinical Ladder Program to help you advance your nursing career.
• Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers by State for 2022
• One of the nation’s 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review
• Recognized as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign
• One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability: IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities
• One of the Best Places for Diverse & Women Managers to Work by Diversity MBA Magazine
• Top ratings in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group
• Quality and safety recognition from CMS

We’re seeking a registered nurse to join our Infection Prevention & Control team! As a Certified Infection Preventionist, you will be an important asset to the team by collecting data related to infection prevention at our hospital, assist in creating and generating reports, and facilitate compliance with relation to regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree, required. Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
• Current valid North Carolina nursing license or medical technologist, required.
• Certification in Infection Control or Epidemiology, preferred. Required within 2.5 years if not certified.
• Minimum of three years relevant experience preferred.

Novant Health is committed to improving the health of its communities, one person at a time. We have a strong focus on innovation and research offering best-in-class technology and clinical care. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all our patients as well as equipping our workforce with the tools and support needed.
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters teamwork, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of “First Do No Harm”.

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.
If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
Speak with a Recruiter:
Join us for Walk-In Wednesdays at NHRMC’s Cafeteria located in Wilmington, NC, every Wednesday from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Enter through our Main Entrance at 2131 S 17th St and check in with Guest Services to meet with one of our remarkable Nursing Recruiters. Our recruiters are here to help you find the perfect fit for the next step in your nursing career! Don’t miss this chance to explore what NHRMC has to offer. See you there!

Responsibilities:

• Communicate infection prevention data to various committees and healthcare facilities, ensuring the dissemination of vital information.
• Facilitate compliance with regulatory agencies and assist with local and state public health inspections.
• Collect, validate, and analyze data related to infection prevention, including device days, patient days, and more. Assist in data entry, maintenance of databases, and generating reports.
• Research, compile, and update infection prevention standards and policies.
• Develop and provide educational programs tailored to different audiences, focusing on healthcare-associated infections, communicable diseases, and infection prevention practices.

• Communicate infection prevention data to various committees and healthcare facilities, ensuring the dissemination of vital information.
• Facilitate compliance with regulatory agencies and assist with local and state public health inspections.
• Collect, validate, and analyze data related to infection prevention, including device days, patient days, and more. Assist in data entry, maintenance of databases, and generating reports.
• Research, compile, and update infection prevention standards and policies.
• Develop and provide educational programs tailored to different audiences, focusing on healthcare-associated infections, communicable diseases, and infection prevention practices