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Posted: 08-Jan-25
Location: Orange City, Florida
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Internal Number: 25000230
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Career Development
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: Day
Shift: Fill Time
The community you’ll be caring for:
AdventHealth Fish Memorial 1055 Saxon Blvd, Orange City, FL 32763
The role you’ll contribute:
The Infection Preventionist is a qualified individual with knowledge of CDC guidelines and definitions of nosocomial infections, TJC standards, Federal and State regulations. The infection preventionist is responsible for the investigation, identification, reporting, prevention and control of nosocomial infections among patients and personnel. Functions as a key member of the region infection prevention and patient safety teams.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
· Develops, implements and annually evaluates the hospital’s infection control program to prevent and control the transmission of infections in the patient, employee, visitor and medical staff populations.
· Responsible for oversight of the infection prevention and control program.
· Develops a surveillance plan based on the population(s) served, services provided and historical surveillance data
· Prepares accurate tracking and trending of records/reports of epidemiological activities.
· Actively participates in region and local antimicrobial stewardship committees.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
- Minimum qualifications:
o Active Florida R.N. license required
o Basic Life Support (BLS)
o Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
o Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing OR Master’s in 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.