Infection Preventionist Job at Encompass Health (Winston Salem)

Manager Infection Prevention - Infection Control

In a High Reliability Organization, Manager Infection Prevention is responsible ...

Location

United States , Corpus Christi

Salary:

Not provided

CHRISTUS Health

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Clinical laboratory sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health, or other health-related field required
Associate degree nurses may also be considered
5 years of healthcare or public health experience preferred
3 years of experience as an Infection Preventionist preferred
2 years of management experience preferred
CBIC CIC (Certification in Infection Control) upon hire
Must be proficient in computer skills using EXCEL, PowerPoint, MS Office, and Flowchart tools
Must communicate effectively to different audiences
Must be knowledgeable on High-Reliability Principles and PDSA methodology

Job Responsibility

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders
Quality Leadership and Integration - Advance the organization's commitment to health care quality through collaboration, learning opportunities and communication
Performance and Process Improvement - Use performance and process improvement (PPI), project management and change management methods to support operational and clinical quality initiatives
Population Health and Care Transitions - Evaluates and improve health care processes and care transitions to advance the efficient, effective, and safe care of defined populations
Health Data and Analytics - Leverage the organizations analytic environment to help guide data-driven decision-making and inform quality improvement initiatives
Regulatory and Accreditation - Direct organization wide processes for evaluating, monitoring, and improving compliance with internal and external requirements
Patients Safety - Cultivate a safe healthcare environment by promoting safe practices, nurturing a just culture, and improving processes that detect, mitigate, or prevent harm
Quality Review and Accountability - Direct activities that support compliance with organization wide voluntary, mandatory, and contractual requirements for data acquisition, analysis, reporting, and improvement
Professional Engagement - Engage in the healthcare quality profession with a commitment to practicing ethically, enhancing one's competence, and advancing the field

Fulltime

Infection Preventionist I or II

Under general direction of the Director of Quality & Performance Improvement, th...

Location

United States , Berlin

Salary:

35.78 - 53.67 USD / Hour

The University of Vermont Health Network

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing or medical technology or related field
Three to five years of progressively responsible healthcare experience, including clinical or instructional experience in infection control preferred
RN licensure in the State of Vermont preferred
Certification in medical technology preferred
A minimum of one Infection Preventionist at CVMC must hold the Certification in Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology

Job Responsibility

Promotes and maintains an active infection control program through surveillance and investigative activities, consultation, education, policy development and research
Works with the IP team and hospital Infectious Disease team to identify, control and prevent healthcare associated infection in the hospital and ambulatory care sites
Functions as a liaison between Infection Prevention and all Central Vermont Medical Center departments
Conducts surveillance for healthcare associated infections
collecting, analyzing and reporting data
Identifies and reports communicable diseases
Monitors compliance with infection Prevention practices
Initiates and supports improvement activities
Assists with review and revision of evidence-based policies and procedures
Assists with special studies or investigations in potential epidemic, outbreak or exposure situations

Fulltime

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Clinical Quality Improvement Advisor

The RN Clinical Quality Improvement Advisor ensures standardization of processes...

Location

United States , Denver

Salary:

77400.00 - 96800.00 USD / Year

InnovAge

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

State Registered Nurses License
3+ years health care experience with an emphasis in geriatrics
3+ years nursing leadership with a background in quality
Current skill with auditing systems, follow-up for corrections and process improvement for healthcare areas
Current knowledge of standards of clinical nursing practice and integration with regulations along with broad knowledge base of health care problems for the frail and elderly
Working knowledge of project management, facilitation of work groups, quality improvement, and team meetings

Job Responsibility

Ensures standardization of processes, quality in care and compliance in operational and clinical practice at the InnovAge Day Center
Supports the oversight for the provision of care and delivery of services per PACE regulations and performance goals set by the Quality Improvement Program and Quality Work Plan
Supports the Infection Control Program by tabulating data and investigating issues as needed
Acts in collaboration with the infection preventionist as a resource for infection and infestation control issues
Assists the Director of Quality in developing and maintaining clinical operational policies, procedures and protocols related to quality and compliance
Develops and maintains performance improvement projects based on the needs of the quality department as determined by quarterly quality performance measures and compliance audits while adhering to LEAN methodology standards
Develops and sustains Plan(s) of Correction that results from identified quality improvement initiatives, surveys and/or other regulatory body audits
Develops and implements audits to ensure consistent practice of current policies, procedures and protocols
Prepares for and actively participates in all surveys/monitoring audits and ensures that InnovAge and its affiliates are survey-ready
Supports and implements quality improvement in assigned areas and as needed

What we offer

medical/dental/vision insurance
short and long-term disability
life insurance and AD&D
supplemental life insurance
flexible spending accounts
401(k) savings
paid time off
company-paid holidays

Fulltime

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