Infection Preventionist

Infection Preventionist

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $39.08 - $58.14 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Implements the division's planning, documentation, implementation and evaluation of the Infection Prevention Program within the facility for the prevention of infection, including but not limited to:

• Risk Assessments
• Infection Prevention Plan
• Program evaluation

Provides consultation to departments, facility leaders, and employees on matters of Infection Prevention implementation, education, outbreaks, and potential transmission of communicable disease.

Leads the facility's Infection Prevention team in implementation of the division's best-practices, including leading committees, providing education, facilitating product changes, and implementing policies in the following areas:

• Employee health and safety
• Construction
• Reduction of Healthcare acquired infections
• Investigation and resolution of outbreaks and communicable disease exposures
• Compliance with accreditory and regulatory standard

Ensures the Infection Prevention data prepared and presented to facility committees, leaders, and other key stakeholders is complete, accurate, and timely, including clinical staff, staff, including but not limited to:

• Infection Prevention surveillance software
• NHSN and other reporting software
• Reports of quality outcomes

Collaborates with division Infection Preventionists and the division Infection Prevention Coordinator and facility leaders to implement Infection Prevention best-practices within the facility.

Implements policy, procedure, standards, guidelines or training materials consistent with the facility's needs.

Keeps division Infection Prevention Coordinator and hospital Quality Director informed of important Infection Prevention initiatives, deficiencies, and vulnerabilities.

Job Requirements

Active RN licensure in the state of Nebraska, Iowa or nurse licensure compact.

Licensed Registered Nurse, BSN or BSN must be obtained in 5 years

Master's preferred. Certified in Infection Prevention and Control (C.I.C.) preferred