Infection Preventionist (RN)
Wellstar Health Systems

Overview

The Infection Preventionist (RN) is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.

• Schedule:Full Time
• Shift: Day Shift
• Level: 6+ years of experience
  

Success Profile
Find out what it takes to succeed as a Infection Preventionist (RN):

• Collaborative
• Time Efficient
• Organized
• Critical Thinker
• Attention to Detail
• Compassionate

Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions

• Your Pay
  A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay.
  
• Your Future
  Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future.
  
• Your Wellness
  Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!.
  
• Your Joy
  Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust.
  

Job Details

Facility: Windy Hill Hospital
Overview
The RN Infection Preventionist (IP) is a registered professional nurse (RN) who functions under the direction of the Infection Prevention Manager, or Director/ED/AVP of Quality, with a marix relationship to the Executive Director of Infection Prevention at the system level. Responsibilities include hospital surveillance to include identification of healthcare-related infections and ensure public reporting for mandated Healthcare-associated infections. Assist with developing policy and procedures with the WellStar system. Assists with education of patients and team members. Routinely audits and makes physical rounds of the facility departments to monitor Infection Prevention practices that include construction/renovation, cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.

Responsibilities
Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions

Surveillance
* Conducts surveillance for healthcare associated infections and epidemiologically significant organisms as specified in the Infection Prevention Plan.
* Utilizes current NHSN definitions and applies them consistently.
* Collects, aggregates and analyzes data.
* Accurate NHSN data input
* Consistently and proficiently runs validation reports through NHSN
* Participate in internal and external validation of data
* Confirms and investigates potential clusters and outbreaks
* Participates in environment of care (EOC) rounds and oversees IP-related corrective actions.
* Facilitates activities to ensure compliance with Hand Hygiene and Isolation Compliance

Reporting and Communicating
* Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
* Maintains accurate surveillance records and enters data into repositories.
* Reports diseases to local and state public health authorities as required by law.
* Submits internal and external data according to established deadlines.
* Analyzes information to develop knowledge for appropriate dissemination.

Education
* Develops and delivers staff education programs.
* Provides patient and family education of infection prevention practices as requested by clinical caregivers.
* Provides Infection Prevention orientation for hospital team members.

Leadership
* Collaborates with Manager to review and implement system policies and procedures.
* Utilizes resources to respond to the questions and needs of the organization.
* Maintains regulatory and accreditation compliance.
* Collaborates with Employee Health regarding healthcare worker exposure and illness prevention.
* Assists Manager in annual risk assessment, goal development and surveillance plan evaluation.
* Contributes to the evaluation of new products.

Required for All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Qualifications
Required Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN) or RN with other bachelor's degree in health care related field Required

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 2 years experienced in clinical nursing role Required and

Minimum 1 year experience in infection Prevention Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

Strong verbal and written communication.

Excellent teamwork and relationship building.

Demonstrated knowledge of basic principles of epidemiology, surveillance, data collection and analysis;

Knowledge of Infection Prevention guidelines, OSHA, regulatory requirements, and CDC guidelines is essential;

Personal time management skills are required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

Reg Nurse (Single State) 1.00 Required 1.00

RN - Multi-state Compact 1.00 Required 1.00

Cert in Infection Control 3.00 Required 3.00

Additional Licenses and Certifications

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Mission, Vision & Values
At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

Our Mission
To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

Our Vision
Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.

Our Values

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  We serve with compassion
  
  
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  We pursue excellence
  
  
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  We honor every voice
  
  

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