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Overview

This position assists the Director in organizing and directing the activities of the infection control program for all departments throughout a facility or ambulatory setting, including surveillance, infection prevention and control measures, and education for employees. Works collaboratively with healthcare teams to minimize the risk of infections and promotes a safe and sanitary environment for patients, staff, and visitors utilizing clinical knowledge and expertise.

*Bonus, Relocation and Temporary Housing Assistance are available!

About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

Position Available:

40 hours per week

8 hour shifts

Days

On Call Required (Rotating Schedule)

*RN Degree Highly Preferred

*Two years clinical experience in a hospital setting.

*Requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent in nursing or other related healthcare field.

Responsibilities

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree Nursing with current RN Licensure in state of practice, or Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology or related health science field or equivalent educ/experience.
• Must possess a strong knowledge typically obtained with two (2) years of clinical experience in a healthcare.
• One (1) year of experience in an infection prevention/epidemiology setting required.
• Must be eligible to sit for Certification in Infection Control (CIC) at the time of hire. Must obtain within one (1) year of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current CIC Certification
• Computer skills, research and basic statistical knowledge.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.