Infection Preventionist

Salary Range

$41.29 - $64.61
Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• CH Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

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Summary

The Infection Preventionist will work in a coordinated and integrated infection surveillance, prevention, and process improvement program to advance patient safety and prevent infections. They will work proactively to prevent infection, evaluate process compliance, and improve infection prevention and treatment policies. Analyze and interpret data under the direction of the Infection Prevention and Control Program Manager. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and provide education as needed.

Position Reports To: Infection Control Department Manager

Essential Functions

Performs infection surveillance including review of laboratory and other clinical reports; review of medical records; observation in the clinical area.

Establishes and maintains surveillance data for health-care acquired infections per the annual surveillance plan as determined by the Infection Control Committee.

Performs walk around infection prevention and control inspections within appropriate time frames with meaningful and accurate reports of areas and processes that are of high quality and those in need of improvement.

Identifies opportunities for improvement based on observations, process and outcome indicators, and other findings.

Has good knowledge of regulations and standards regarding infection control and participates in regulatory surveys as needed.

Inspects, consults with and is a resource to other disciplines, departments and agencies to identify problems. Implements corrective action, and evaluates its effectiveness in the improvement of patient care quality and regulatory compliance.

Provides education that relates to infection control, prevention and epidemiology for healthcare providers, staff, patients and families.

Reviews current literature and is aware of trends and issues.

Attends educational sessions to further enhance skills and knowledge.

Participates in committee and program support.

Deals appropriately with sensitive confidential information contained in events, medical records, reports and other documents.

Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current licensure in the state of Washington (RCW 18.88) or licensure through Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (SSB 5499) in nursing, or degree in public health or epidemiology.
• Problem solving abilities and organizational skills.
• Skill in written and verbal communication.
• Good knowledge and application of computer technology.

Desired:

• Experience in Infection prevention and control.
• Knowledge of principles of epidemiology, infection prevention and control.
• Skill in time management.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.
F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.
C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

• Walking - F
• Sitting/Standing - F
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - O
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - O
• Climbing - Not Specified
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - Not Specified
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - Not Specified
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - Not Specified
• Crawling/Kneeling - O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O
• Twisting/Turning - O
• Repetitive Movement - O

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in the office, clinic and hospital environment. Involves frequent contact with staff, physicians, and leadership, and patients. Involves periodic day travel and overnight/multiple day travel. Work may be stressful at times. Requires a combination of working independently and also working closely with others. Hours may be irregular at times; overtime may be required.

Job Classification:

• FLSA: Exempt
• Hourly/Salary: Salary

Physical Exposures For This Position:

• Unprotected Heights - No
• Heat - No
• Cold - No
• Mechanical Hazards - No
• Hazardous Substances - No
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
• Lighting - Yes
• Noise - No
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No
• Infectious Diseases - Yes