Infection Preventionist Rn - Ft Weekdays Exempt
Company: Fauquier Health
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Coordinates, implements and evaluates the organization's
infection prevention and control program.In the execution of job
duties, it is the universal expectation that all tasks are
performed with a patient centered focus, while also seeking
opportunities to continually improve core processes. Incumbent will
be scheduled based on operational need, which may include but is
not limited to: holidays, extended shifts, night and/or weekend
shifts, standby and/or on-call. This job description is only meant
to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and
accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. Employees
may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those
specifically presented in this description.Reports to: Director,
Quality and Process ImprovementEssential FunctionsCoordinates the
development and evaluation of the organization's infection
prevention and control strategies, policies, and planning.Collects
and performs statistical analysis, interpretation and dissemination
of healthcare acquired infection data, including risk assessment,
surveillance priorities, and outcomes analysis.Monitors local,
state and federal regulations and ensures compliance with
accrediting and regulatory agencies' standards and
requirements.Assists with the development, administration, and
maintenance of educational resources and initiatives.Monitors
research and developments in the field of infection prevention and
control to identify best practices. Facilitates implementation of
best practices.Maintains communication with emergency response
authorities/regulatory bodies and report exposure and investigation
results promptly to appropriate services when identified.Performs
and reports surveillance studies using risk stratification and
appropriate benchmarking for evaluation of data or ratios. Uses
basic statistical techniques to describe data.Reviews hospital
acquired infections utilizing best practices in identifying root
causes and process improvement and then facilitates implementation
of solutions to mitigate risk to future patients.Minimum Education?
Bachelor's degree X Preferred ? RequiredBSN required within 3 years
of hire effective 1/1/21Required SkillsRequires critical thinking
skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal
supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and
take appropriate action.Needs working knowledge and understanding
of microbiology. Must have familiarity with agents that cause
disease, and reservoirs, known spectrum of disease. Demonstrated
interest in prevention and control.Required SkillsLicenses: Current
Virginia State RN license required.Certification of Infection
Prevention and Control (CIC) required within 2 years of
hire.Minimum Work ExperienceRequired Minimum of 3 years experience
in Clinical Nursing, Public Health Nursing or Infection
Control.Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are
looking for diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Keywords: Fauquier Health, Arlington , Infection Preventionist Rn - Ft Weekdays Exempt, Healthcare , Arlington, Virginia
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