Moffitt Cancer Center Partnership
Department Infection Prevent & Ctrl
Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Day Shift - Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence.Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999. Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.
Summary Position Highlights In coordination with department leadership, implements the infection control plan and infectionprevention activities for the Cancer Center's patients, visitors and team members; utilizesprinciples of epidemiology to identify, investigate, control, monitor and report health care associated infections; conducts audits to ensure compliance with policy and regulatory/accrediting agencies; collaborates with multiple teams to develop prevention & control strategies and provide feedback to sustain improvements.
Infection Preventionist – Infection Prevention and Control The Ideal Candidate 1 (one) to 3 (three) years’ experience in Infection Prevention & Control in an acute healthcare environment or state agency required. Oncology experience preferred. Computer proficiency in outlook, word, power point and excel ideal. NHSN data surveillance, collection and analysis preferred.
Responsibilities Conduct ongoing surveillance of healthcare acquired infections utilizing NHSN criteria; Data from medical record such as clinical findings, laboratory results & other diagnostic tests, patient observation, and consult with nurses, physicians and other healthcare workers. Enter data into appropriate system to allow for proper analysis and reporting of infections. Analyze data regarding healthcare associated infections. Prepare, present and/or submit data for the Infection Control Committee and other Committees, as indicated. Participate in performance improvement and/or process improvement activities, as directed. Notify Manager of increase in infection rate trend, cluster of infection or identification of unusual. Collaborate with Manager to develop, implement, review and revise Infection Prevention & Control policies and procedures based on current scientific literature and regulatory guidelines (APIC, SHEA, CDC, JC, OSHA, and CMS). Consult with Occupational Health regarding development of occupational exposure prevention and follow up policies/procedures. Collaborate with department directors/managers to develop, revise and review policies and procedures that include infection prevention & control requirements. Participate in product evaluation and implementation. Demonstrate initiative for learning and growth in the field of infection control by achieving and maintaining Certification in Infection Control. Participate actively in professional organizations such as APIC, FPIC or BAPIC Support and /or participate in nursing research related to Infection Prevention & Control. Participate in annual goal setting and self-evaluation. Conduct hand hygiene and isolation compliance monitoring throughout the Center. Provide Just In Time correction as indicated when non-compliance identified. Assess environment for compliance with infection prevention & control practices, including construction/renovation areas. Perform patient care compliance audits with focus on infection prevention care bundles.
Credentials and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Nursing, public health, epidemiology, microbiology or another healthcare-related field required. 1 year in Infection Prevention & Control in an acute healthcare environment; previous work experience in a healthcare environment. Certification in infection control and BLS is preferred.
Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
Reasonable Accommodation Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.Moffitt endeavors to make moffitt.org/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact one of the Human Resources receptionists by phone at 813-745-7899 or by email at HRReceptionists@moffitt.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
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At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence.Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999. Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.
Summary Position Highlights In coordination with department leadership, implements the infection control plan and infectionprevention activities for the Cancer Center's patients, visitors and team members; utilizesprinciples of epidemiology to identify, investigate, control, monitor and report health care associated infections; conducts audits to ensure compliance with policy and regulatory/accrediting agencies; collaborates with multiple teams to develop prevention & control strategies and provide feedback to sustain improvements.
Infection Preventionist – Infection Prevention and Control The Ideal Candidate 1 (one) to 3 (three) years’ experience in Infection Prevention & Control in an acute healthcare environment or state agency required. Oncology experience preferred. Computer proficiency in outlook, word, power point and excel ideal. NHSN data surveillance, collection and analysis preferred.
Responsibilities Conduct ongoing surveillance of healthcare acquired infections utilizing NHSN criteria; Data from medical record such as clinical findings, laboratory results & other diagnostic tests, patient observation, and consult with nurses, physicians and other healthcare workers. Enter data into appropriate system to allow for proper analysis and reporting of infections. Analyze data regarding healthcare associated infections. Prepare, present and/or submit data for the Infection Control Committee and other Committees, as indicated. Participate in performance improvement and/or process improvement activities, as directed. Notify Manager of increase in infection rate trend, cluster of infection or identification of unusual. Collaborate with Manager to develop, implement, review and revise Infection Prevention & Control policies and procedures based on current scientific literature and regulatory guidelines (APIC, SHEA, CDC, JC, OSHA, and CMS). Consult with Occupational Health regarding development of occupational exposure prevention and follow up policies/procedures. Collaborate with department directors/managers to develop, revise and review policies and procedures that include infection prevention & control requirements. Participate in product evaluation and implementation. Demonstrate initiative for learning and growth in the field of infection control by achieving and maintaining Certification in Infection Control. Participate actively in professional organizations such as APIC, FPIC or BAPIC Support and /or participate in nursing research related to Infection Prevention & Control. Participate in annual goal setting and self-evaluation. Conduct hand hygiene and isolation compliance monitoring throughout the Center. Provide Just In Time correction as indicated when non-compliance identified. Assess environment for compliance with infection prevention & control practices, including construction/renovation areas. Perform patient care compliance audits with focus on infection prevention care bundles.
Credentials and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Nursing, public health, epidemiology, microbiology or another healthcare-related field required. 1 year in Infection Prevention & Control in an acute healthcare environment; previous work experience in a healthcare environment. Certification in infection control and BLS is preferred.
Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
Reasonable Accommodation Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.Moffitt endeavors to make moffitt.org/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact one of the Human Resources receptionists by phone at 813-745-7899 or by email at HRReceptionists@moffitt.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
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