RN INFECTION PREVENTIONIST

RN INFECTION PREVENTIONIST

The IP is responsible for the facility’s activities aimed at preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) by ensuring that sources of infections are isolated to limit the spread of infectious organisms.

The IP systematically collects, analyzes, and interprets health data in order to plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate appropriate public health practices.

The IP conducts educational and training activities for healthcare workers through instruction and dissemination of information on healthcare practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in an applied clinical science (Nursing, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Public Health)

Master’s Degree in nursing, epidemiology, public health, is preferred

5 years of relevant clinical experience for non-nurse applicants

RN’s should have experience in critical care, emergency medicine, and medical/surgical nursing

RN License in the State of Florida

Completion of CDC’s Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training

Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is preferred

Previous experience in surveillance, teaching, curriculum development, and instruction is desired