The Infection Preventionist, RN provides leadership and is responsible for the day to day activities for infection prevention at any of the WakeMed Health & Hospitals facilities, clinics or services. The Infection Preventionist, RN is trained in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance, data and reporting of hospital acquired infection trends/clusters to intervene in the interest of patients', staff and visitors' safety. The Infection Preventionist, RN is responsible for education of staff about Infection Prevention. Serves as the hospital liaison to the Department of Public Health. Monitors the environment to ensure safe practices of infection prevention according to regulatory requirements and hospital policies. Licensure
Registered Nurse Required - And Certified in Infection Control Required - Within 24 Months of Hire Education
Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required - And Master's Degree Preferred Experience
5 Years Nursing - Related Area Required - And 5 Years Clinical - Emergency Department Or Clinical - Surgical Services Or Clinical - Critical Care (ICU/CCU) Preferred
At WakeMed Health & Hospitals, we are guided by a simple – yet powerful mission: to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care to all.To deliver on this mission, WakeMed employs the “best minds and the biggest hearts” in the business. Our team includes over 8,500 experienced registered nurses, technologists, medical professionals, support staff, and a medical staff of more than 1,200 physicians and advanced practice providers who are dedicated to putting patients first.When it comes to culture and benefits, we recognize that when we take good care of our employees, our employees can take even better care of our patients. We proudly offer competitive salaries that reflect background, experience and special skills. Our benefits programs are designed to give you and your family the support you need for today while planning for a successful tomorrow. We promote diversity in the ...workplace, provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants, and we participate in E-verify.We think it’s pretty simple – we care for our employees and our employees care for the community.