Memorial Healthcare System
Infection Preventionist - FT - Days - MRH
Memorial Healthcare System, Florida, New York, United States
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Infection Preventionist - FT - Days - MRH
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Memorial Healthcare System .
Summary Provides surveillance for infection control purposes. Identifies, investigates, and records data concerning nosocomial infections and infectious diseases. Initiates infection control measures as directed by the infection control committee. Develops infection control policies and prevention programs.
Responsibilities
Investigates and monitors known or potential sources of suspected infections to determine source and ensure control.
Provides staff training and education.
Maintains, records, tracks, and trends data concerning infections and infectious diseases.
Uses standard methods and criteria for identifying infections.
Competencies
Accountability
Customer Service
Effective Communication
Healthcare Regulatory Environment
Infection Prevention and Control – Ancillary and Support
Patient and Family Centered Care
Responding to Change
Standards of Behavior
Team Work
Education and Certification Requirements
Accredited Program (Required)
Clinical Lab Technologist License (TN LICENSE)
State of Florida (FL), Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT)
Compact RN Multistate
Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) – State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Work Experience: One (1) year experience.
Education: Registered/Professional Nursing or Epidemiology or Microbiology program or a Master’s degree in Public Health.
Licensure: Florida State licensure required for Registered Nurse or Clinical Lab Technologist. Licensure not required for Master of Public Health.
Some departments may require BLS certification.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Bending and Stooping = 0%
Climbing = 0%
Keyboard Entry = 80%
Kneeling = 0%
Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 40%
Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
Lifting or Carrying 25-50 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Lifting or Carrying 51-75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Reaching = 60%
Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
Running = 0%
Sitting = 80%
Squatting = 0%
Standing = 80%
Walking = 80%
Audible Speech = 80%
Hearing Acuity = 80%
Smelling Acuity = 0%
Taste Discrimination = 0%
Depth Perception = 80%
Distinguish Color = 60%
Seeing - Far = 80%
Seeing - Near = 80%
Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
Asbestos = 0%
Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
Dust = 60%
Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
Hazardous Medication = 40%
Latex = 60%
Computer Monitor = 80%
Domestic Animals = 60%
Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
Fire Risk = 0%
Hazardous Noise = 0%
Heating Devices = 0%
Hypoxia = 0%
Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
Magnetic Fields = 0%
Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
Potential Electric Shock = 0%
Potential for Physical Assault = 60%
Radiation = 0%
Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
Unprotected Heights = 0%
Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%
Shift Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential.
Disclaimer This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.
We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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Infection Preventionist - FT - Days - MRH
role at
Memorial Healthcare System .
Summary Provides surveillance for infection control purposes. Identifies, investigates, and records data concerning nosocomial infections and infectious diseases. Initiates infection control measures as directed by the infection control committee. Develops infection control policies and prevention programs.
Responsibilities
Investigates and monitors known or potential sources of suspected infections to determine source and ensure control.
Provides staff training and education.
Maintains, records, tracks, and trends data concerning infections and infectious diseases.
Uses standard methods and criteria for identifying infections.
Competencies
Accountability
Customer Service
Effective Communication
Healthcare Regulatory Environment
Infection Prevention and Control – Ancillary and Support
Patient and Family Centered Care
Responding to Change
Standards of Behavior
Team Work
Education and Certification Requirements
Accredited Program (Required)
Clinical Lab Technologist License (TN LICENSE)
State of Florida (FL), Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT)
Compact RN Multistate
Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) – State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Work Experience: One (1) year experience.
Education: Registered/Professional Nursing or Epidemiology or Microbiology program or a Master’s degree in Public Health.
Licensure: Florida State licensure required for Registered Nurse or Clinical Lab Technologist. Licensure not required for Master of Public Health.
Some departments may require BLS certification.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Bending and Stooping = 0%
Climbing = 0%
Keyboard Entry = 80%
Kneeling = 0%
Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 40%
Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
Lifting or Carrying 25-50 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Lifting or Carrying 51-75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Reaching = 60%
Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
Running = 0%
Sitting = 80%
Squatting = 0%
Standing = 80%
Walking = 80%
Audible Speech = 80%
Hearing Acuity = 80%
Smelling Acuity = 0%
Taste Discrimination = 0%
Depth Perception = 80%
Distinguish Color = 60%
Seeing - Far = 80%
Seeing - Near = 80%
Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
Asbestos = 0%
Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
Dust = 60%
Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
Hazardous Medication = 40%
Latex = 60%
Computer Monitor = 80%
Domestic Animals = 60%
Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
Fire Risk = 0%
Hazardous Noise = 0%
Heating Devices = 0%
Hypoxia = 0%
Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
Magnetic Fields = 0%
Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
Potential Electric Shock = 0%
Potential for Physical Assault = 60%
Radiation = 0%
Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
Unprotected Heights = 0%
Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%
Shift Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential.
Disclaimer This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.
We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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