Saint Francis Medical Center
Location
Cape Girardeau, MO | United States
Job description
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Manager - Accreditation & Compliance, and in collaboration with the Director- Quality and Performance Improvement, the Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for implementing all aspects of the Infection Prevention Program. The IP will oversee a system for identifying, reporting, investigating, preventing, and controlling infections and communicable diseases of patients, visitors, and colleagues. This includes data collection, aggregation, analysis, completing risk assessment, developing action plans and facilitating performance improvement teams and processes focused on infection prevention. JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS Type: Full Time; with benefits Typical Hours: Day Shift Education: - Completed post-secondary education in a health-related field including, but not limited to medicine, nursing, laboratory technology, public health or biology. Certification & Licensures: - Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) required within 2 years of hire. Experience: - Experience in Infection Prevention (Acute Care/Ambulatory) and regulatory/accreditation survey experience preferred. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at [email protected]. Saint Francis Healthcare System supports the overall health and wellness of our colleagues by discouraging the use of tobacco and nicotine products. If you are selected for a career opportunity with our organization, and are a tobacco or nicotine user, you will be required to complete a tobacco/nicotine cessation program within your first year of employment. This program is free of charge as part of our Employee Assistance Program.Job tags
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