Infection Preventionist Orlando

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Monday-Friday Salaried Role 8AM-4:30PM Monday-Friday or 9-5PM; flexibility to work earlier or later hours depending on needs

Location: 600 Courtland St. Orlando FL 32804; Must be able to cover for all hospitals within the Central Florida Region for leave of absences

You Will Be Responsible For:   

• Integrates clinical findings, laboratory results and other diagnostic tests to determine the presence of infections utilizing the criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control, National Health and Safety Network HIPAC/SHEA
• Identifies need for infection prevention measures in high risk patients based on risk assessment and assists with coordination and implementation of control measures based on patient’s age and diagnosis specific needs
• Assesses clusters of microorganisms and conducts an epidemiological investigation of health care associated outbreaks including implementation of control measures
• Utilizes threshold data for the assessment of unit specific/service specific infection rates and informs the assistant director of any potential problems
• Identifies possible employee exposure to communicable diseases. Communicates with Employee Clinic and collaborates to assure thorough follow-up. Conducts surveillance as assigned utilizing the tools and data best suited for the task

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduate of school of nursing, medical technology, public health, or another healthcare-related field
• Recent 2 years of experience in Infection Prevention
• Recent Experience with EPIC 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare field
• At least 1 year of clinical experience in an area such as nursing, laboratory, respiratory therapy, etc

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

• Certification in Infection Control or CIC eligible, highly preferred
• Current, valid license as a registered professional nurse, medical technologist, respiratory         therapist, or other clinical area

Direct interventions that protects patients from health care-associated infections clinical and other settings. Conducts compliance audits to determine measures of success. Participates in projects and special programs relating to infection prevention. Serves as catalyst for change, actively involved in change management development for infection prevention. Assists with development, implementation and evaluation of the multi-disciplinary program for surveillance, prevention and control of infections at AdventHealth. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.