Infection Preventionist Performance Improvement/Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY: Coordinates the development and maintenance of a program of infection surveillance and prevention in accordance with TJC Standards. Leads infectious disease related performance improvement efforts. Key participant on teams working to improve appropriateness of treatment of infectious disease. Oversight of data management related to infection

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  BSN or a degree in Medical Technology or Public Health required.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Association for Practitioners in Infection Control certification preferred.  Require working toward APIC certification within two years of employment.  If graduate from nursing school, a current New Mexico license required.

SKILLS: Knowledge of all aspects of a healthcare facility, including microbiology, surgical, medical, maternal child, pediatric, geriatric and physical plant.  Excellent time management and conflict resolution skills.  Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently required.  Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word.

EXPERIENCE: Five years clinical experience required and epidemiology training preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

Provides direct supervision to: 

-Responsible to: Director, Infection Prevention

ENVIRONMENT:

- Bloodborne pathogen:  Occasionally works irregular hours.  Exposure to infectious diseases and subject to varying unpredictably situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged standing/walking.  Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics.  Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes and/or assists normal adult-weight transfer patients or equipment.  Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits.  Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.