BJC HealthCare
Lead Infection Prevention Specialist
BJC HealthCare, Belleville, Illinois, United States, 62226
BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions.
BJC is seeking a Prevention Specialist to provide a safe environment where risks for infection are identified and minimized for patients, employees and visitors at all BJC patient care delivery sites.
Role Purpose
Responsible for providing a safe environment where risks for infection are identified and minimized for patients, employees and visitors at all BJC patient care delivery sites. Provides surveillance programs, data reporting, data analysis and intervention development aimed at reduction of healthcare acquired infections in patient and employees. Responsibilities
Instructs, coordinates, and monitors the work activities of department staff, managing the work schedule for departmental projects and events. Coaches department and hospital staff in best technique for infection prevention practices through example, advice, just in time education and routine training and communication. Leads and supports programs that maximize employee's protection against infectious diseases. Assures compliance in all aspects of infection surveillance, prevention and control and serves as an Infection Control resource. Develops and maintains best practices and standardized procedures to conduct ongoing surveillance for detection of nosocomial infections. Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing/Healthcare related field 2-5 years of experience CIC certification Preferred Requirements
Master's Degree in Nursing/Healthcare related field 5-10 years of experience RN licensure Benefits
BJC Total Rewards offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date, disability insurance paid for by BJC, annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution, 401(k) plan with BJC match, tuition assistance, and more. Equal Opportunity Employer
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Responsible for providing a safe environment where risks for infection are identified and minimized for patients, employees and visitors at all BJC patient care delivery sites. Provides surveillance programs, data reporting, data analysis and intervention development aimed at reduction of healthcare acquired infections in patient and employees. Responsibilities
Instructs, coordinates, and monitors the work activities of department staff, managing the work schedule for departmental projects and events. Coaches department and hospital staff in best technique for infection prevention practices through example, advice, just in time education and routine training and communication. Leads and supports programs that maximize employee's protection against infectious diseases. Assures compliance in all aspects of infection surveillance, prevention and control and serves as an Infection Control resource. Develops and maintains best practices and standardized procedures to conduct ongoing surveillance for detection of nosocomial infections. Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing/Healthcare related field 2-5 years of experience CIC certification Preferred Requirements
Master's Degree in Nursing/Healthcare related field 5-10 years of experience RN licensure Benefits
BJC Total Rewards offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date, disability insurance paid for by BJC, annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution, 401(k) plan with BJC match, tuition assistance, and more. Equal Opportunity Employer
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