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

• Benefits from Day One

• Career Development

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Company matching 403b retirement plan

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 : Days

Location: 9441 HEALTH CENTER DR, Land O Lakes, 34637

The role you'll contribute: The Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) is responsible for the implementation, deployment, and support of the Infection Control program for the hospital and office based practices. The ICP provides direction and support as a member of the Quality and Patient Safety team to maximize value within the organization. The ICP provides day-to-day monitoring, control and prevention of nosocomial infections, monitors house-wide surveillance, remains up-to-date with local and state outbreaks through collaboration with the local health department. The ICP provides staff and physician education through Orientation, the annual Skills Fair, Inservices and 1:1 training. The ICP communicates with our patients and their families on issues related to infection prevention, use of personal protective equipment and disease specific information. The ICP utilizes the CDC guidelines as the "source of truth"/evidence for establishing practice standards throughout the organization. The ICP collects and reports data as required/requested. (i.e. Surgical Site Infections, Mandatory Reporting to the Health Department, submission of NHSN data, Wall Walk graphs). The ICP is responsible for developing and implementing policies governing control of infectins and communicable disease. The ICP is responsible for developing a system for identifying, reporting, investigating and controlling infections and communicable idseases. The ICP maintains current all organization Infection Control policies and procedures as well as the annual Infection Control Plan and Annual Report.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Monitor and control the prevention of nosocomial infections

• Report required data to health departments, NHSN, CDC and CMS

• Provide staff and physician education

Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• AS degree from an accredited school of nursing

• Current clinical experience

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Project management and analytical experience

• RN Florida license

• APIC approved Infection Control Certification on hire or within 24 months of assuming the position

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