Registered Nurse Infection Preventionist

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

• 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 : Days

The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Wesley Chapel

• From state- of- the- art equipment to the most intricate building details, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel was designed from the ground up to maximize healing, patient care and wellness.
• Recognized as leader in patient satisfaction and was named Top 100 Hospital in Modern Healthcare Magazine by IBM Watson Health
• 50,000 sq ft community Health & Wellness Center
• Comprehensive women's health center named Inspiration Place that incorporates female physician specialists, women's imaging, pelvic floor and female physical therapy and a boutique spa.
• Consistently named a Top Workplace in Tampa Bay by the Tampa Bay Times
• AdventHealth Wesley Chapel has been named to Healthgrades Top 250 Hospitals list. This places them in the top 5% of hospitals in the country for superior clinical performance and excellence.
• Opened an offsite 24 bed, 24/7 emergency room in Central Pasco to better serve the emergency health needs of residents in west and central Pasco.

The role you'll contribute:

This position contributes to the mission of AdventHealth and to the goals of the department by assisting with the development and administration of the facility-wide infection prevention program through surveillance, prevention, and control activities under the direction of the Director of Infection Prevention and Control. The Infection Prevention RN works conjunction with the Infection Prevention team, leadership, hospital staff, providers, contractors, vendors, visitors, and all others that enter the facility to ensure proper implementation and compliance with all aspects of the Infection Prevention and Control Program. The Infection Prevention RN has the authority to enforce policy and to take corrective action, when necessary, if policies are not followed.

Accurately interprets regulatory standards related to infection control or employee health, for all levels of hospital personnel and medical staff as requested or directed. Reports communicable diseases to health departments and assesses the significance for healthcare workers. Actively participates in surveying the hospital and its population for HAI's, hazards, or situations contributing to infections for the purpose of providing quality patient care and a safe working environment. Serves as a resource for orientation, patient care practices and staff education. Monitors aseptic and sterilization practices for patient care practices, supplies, equipment, linen, and trash. availability for Infection Prevention issues. Provides on call coverage as scheduled.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Assists with development and implementation of the Infection Prevention program regarding surveillance, prevention, and control of hospital acquired Infections HAIs.
• Reviews and revises policies and procedures related to infection control with all department managers as assigned.
• Maintains an ongoing review and analysis of healthcare associated infection data, risk factors, and special studies that relate to Infection Control.
• Reviews laboratory data and reports communicable diseases to appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Provides feedback to selected hospital departments about healthcare associated infection risk of their patients.

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

• Active RN License (Florida).
• Two (2) years clinical experience.

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