Position Summary

Coordinates comprehensive organization-wide infection surveillance, prevention and control program in accordance with current requirements of regulatory, government and accrediting/licensing agencies and organizational policies and procedures. Duties include surveillance for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs); collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of surveillance data; outbreak investigation; and program evaluation.

Education

• B.S. Degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health, Medical Technology, or related field required. Related license or certification. (Required)
• Masters in Nursing, Public Health, or related field preferred. Related license or certification. (Preferred)

Experience

• 3 years of experience in clinical/patient care services or relevant health care position, plus (Required)
• 2 years minimum experience working in Infection Prevention (Required)

Certifications

• CIC certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) (Required)

Special Skills

• Proficiency and strength in analytical skills, problem solving with strong oral and written communication skills and collaboration inter and intra departmentally (Required)
• Displays the ability to implement evidence-based guidelines, and deal with conflict and management of change. (Required)
• Self motivated, autonomous, detail oriented and organized approach to daily and routine work. (Required)
• Expertise in data collection and analysis, report writing, and data presentation to staff , management and leadership. (Required)
• Familiar with software technologies, excel and other office products to support presentations, data analysis and reporting. (Required)
• Knowledge and experience in areas of patient care practices, microbiology, asepsis, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization, adult education, infectious diseases, epidemiology, statistics, communication and program administration. (Required)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. (Required)

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