All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: 

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources  

Our promise to you: 

 

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

 

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8a-4:30pm, with occasional evening shift rounding's as needed and 1-2 week on call after hours needed a year.

Shift:  Full Time Salary Exempt Position 

Location: 601 E Rollins St Orlando FL 32803, AdventHealth Orlando Campus 

The community you’ll be caring for:

• Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando
• Serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America
• AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country
• We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year.

The role you’ll contribute:

Direct interventions that protects patients from health care-associated infections clinical and other settings. Conducts compliance audits to determine measures of success. Participates in projects and special programs relating to infection prevention. Serves as catalyst for change, actively involved in change management development for infection prevention. Assists with development, implementation and evaluation of the multi-disciplinary program for surveillance, prevention and control of infections at Florida Hospital. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

·         Integrates clinical findings, laboratory results and other diagnostic tests to determine the presence of infections utilizing the criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control, National Health and Safety Network HIPAC/SHEA

·         Identifies need for infection prevention measures in high risk patients based on risk assessment and assists with coordination and implementation of control measures based on patient’s age and diagnosis specific needs

 

·         Assesses clusters of microorganisms and conducts an epidemiological investigation of health care associated outbreaks including implementation of control measures

 

·         Utilizes threshold data for the assessment of unit specific/service specific infection rates and informs the assistant director of any potential problems

 

·         Identifies possible employee exposure to communicable diseases. Communicates with Employee Clinic and collaborates to assure thorough follow-up. Conducts surveillance as assigned utilizing the tools and data best suited for the task

 

·         Applies analytical quantitative tools to data. Displays aggregated data in control chart format or run chart as applicable. Provides meaningful interpretation of data to customer

 

·         Collaborate with appropriate departments/services, staff members, physicians when appropriate.  Participates in Process Improvement teams as needed

 

·         Assists in the development of infection control related policies, procedures and educational programs to comply with local, state, federal regulations, TJC/AOA standards and CDC/HICPAC/SHEA guidelines and disseminates pertinent information as appropriate

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

·         Leadership in Infection Prevention, Patient Safety, and Quality Improvement

·         Knowledge of continuous process improvement principles

·         Good interpersonal skills and can communicate with staff at all levels-executive, management, and staff – both written and verbally

·         Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with good organizational skills, follow-up, and analytical and problem-solving skills

·         Conduct oneself professionally, maintaining confidence, confidentiality, and objectivity

·         Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)

·         Graduate of school of nursing, medical technology, public health, or another healthcare-related field

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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