Registered Nurse, Infection Preventionist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Oversee Infection Prevention and Control initiatives under the direction of the Infection Prevention Manager.

• Facilitate and support the execution of a comprehensive infection control and prevention program across the organization.

• Recognize, prevent, and eliminate or mitigate sources of infection.

• Establish and monitor procedures aimed at decreasing hospital-acquired infections.

• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulatory standards.

• Utilize epidemiological principles and statistical techniques, including risk stratification.

• Conduct surveillance following NHSN guidelines and investigate hospital-acquired infections.

• Employ computer-based tools for tracking, reporting, and sharing surveillance data.

• Generate statistical reports to identify and analyze infection trends.

• Investigate, document, and communicate infection control concerns.

• Examine infection outbreaks in collaboration with healthcare and public health experts.

• Engage in quality and performance enhancement initiatives.

• Perform environmental assessments and construction risk evaluations.

• Deliver infection prevention interventions to ensure safety for patients, visitors, and staff.

• Provide expert knowledge and guidance in infection prevention, control, and epidemiology.

• Work with Employee Health on communicable disease exposure and follow-up procedures.

• Educate healthcare providers, staff, patients, families, and the public regarding infection prevention strategies.

• Act as a leader, mentor, and role model for facility personnel and healthcare professionals.

• Collaborate on fiscal management through the assessment of infection prevention technologies and products.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a healthcare-related field (required).

• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) (required within 3 years).

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in direct patient care or a related healthcare field (preferred).

• Experience in infection control/prevention (preferred).

• Knowledge of improvement science.

• Proven ability/experience to lead and facilitate interdisciplinary teams.

• Demonstrated experience in performance improvement.

• Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical capabilities.

• Comprehensive understanding of computer systems and various software applications.

• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

• Detail-oriented.

• Strong critical thinking skills.

• Effective communication with professionals at all levels.

• Team player.

• Conflict resolution skills.

• Active listening abilities.

• Relationship-building skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, along with HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts.

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.

• Tuition assistance, professional development, and support for continuing education.