Infection Preventionist RN
Raleigh, North Carolina
Employer: WakeMed
Industry: Nursing Support
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
About WakeMed:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Position Information:
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.
Experience Requirements:
5 Years Nursing - Related Area Required - And 5 Years Clinical - Emergency Department Or Clinical - Surgical Services Or Clinical - Critical Care (ICU/CCU) Preferred
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required - And Master's Degree Preferred
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Registered Nurse Required - And Certified in Infection Control Required - Within 24 Months of Hire
Hours of Work:
Mon-Fri 8:a.m - 4:00 p.m
Weekend Requirements:
No Weekends
Call Requirements:
yes
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Position Information:
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.
Experience Requirements:
5 Years Nursing - Related Area Required - And 5 Years Clinical - Emergency Department Or Clinical - Surgical Services Or Clinical - Critical Care (ICU/CCU) Preferred
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required - And Master's Degree Preferred
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Registered Nurse Required - And Certified in Infection Control Required - Within 24 Months of Hire
Hours of Work:
Mon-Fri 8:a.m - 4:00 p.m
Weekend Requirements:
No Weekends
Call Requirements:
yes
Created: 2024-07-02
Reference: 57551
Country: United States
State: North Carolina
City: Raleigh
ZIP: 27617
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