All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
·Benefits from Day One
·Paid Days Off from Day One
·Student Loan Repayment Program
·Career Development
·Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
·Mental Health Resources and Support
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:Full Time
Shift: Monday-Friday with on call
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Palm Coast 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast, Florida 32164
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.
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.
·Develops a surveillance plan based on the population(s) served, services provided and historical surveillance data
·Considers the financial implications, safety implications, and clinical outcomes when making recommendations, evaluating technology and products, and developing policies and procedures
·Completes all mandatory educational requirements
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Minimum qualifications:
·Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing OR Master’s in Public Health or another healthcare related field
·Current Florida Registered Nurse License, if applicable
·Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices and infectious disease processes, evidence-based best practices and external/public clinical outcomes reporting requirements
Preferred qualifications:
·BSN degree
·Facilitation of various PI methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, PDSA, etc.)
·Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC®)
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.
At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.