Infection Preventionist WMCG - Infection Control - Day

• Provides formal, problem-oriented educational programs as assigned. Provides informal education to staff members as needed. Develops, coordinates, and provides educational programs (i.e. Asepsis, BSI bundle, etc.) as assigned.
• Administrative
• Activities: Collaborates on an ongoing basis with the department director and HEP Staff. Participates in of HEP staff meetings. Participates in the Infections Committee meetings as needed. Participates in the routine review of the HEP policies and procedures. Participates in the routine review of the Infection Control Manual in conjunction with the Infections Committee. Represents HEP on house-wide and other committees as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education: Bachelors Public Health or Bachelors Microbiology or Bachelors Health Science or Masters Other-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support RN - Reg Nurse (Single State)-Preferred Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience

Education

additional years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of minimum education requirement. Required and Minimum 2 years experienced in healthcare setting Required and Minimum 1 year experience in infection prevention practice 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.
• Personal time management skills are required.
• Position Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare related field and 2 years or more of experience in nursing or acute care setting.
• Additional years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of minimum education requirement.
• Skills required: Computer skills required to include Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Certifications required: Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS).
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