<p> The Infection Preventionist is trained in epidemiology principles and is responsible for surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of nosocomial and other infections; educating employees about infection prevention; and the development of policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet OSHA, CMS, CDC and other nationally organized agencies recommendations and requirements. </p><ul><li> Apply epidemiologic principles and statistical methods to analyze trends, risk factors and design and evaluate prevention and control strategies. </li><li> Conduct on-going surveillance / environmental rounds using CDC infection criteria, documentation, and investigation of nosocomial infections. </li><li> Evaluate the effectiveness of the surveillance plan and modifies as necessary. </li><li> Reports patients with communicable disease to the city/state health department and maintain appropriate records. Compile and interpret surveillance reports to QAPI committee. </li><li> Collect data in support of epidemiological studies of specific problems or problem areas to determine the source of the problem and make appropriate recommendations. </li><li> Participate in quality/performance improvement activities by assessing, monitoring, and measuring nosocomial infections and evaluating outcomes on a continuous basis. </li><li> Plan, organize, develop and implement educational programs for all employees including administrative and ancillary services which convey specialized knowledge and skills to increase employee awareness of existence of nosocomial infections; techniques for avoidance and preventive measures to provide a safe environment for employees and patients. </li><li> Develop appropriate informational material at appropriate level of understanding and need. </li><li> Serve as a knowledgeable and available resource on infection control practices and policies to patient, families, staff. </li><li> Participate in continuing educational activities at the department, state and national levels to promote personal growth and maintain a current knowledge base commensurate with latest research and scholarly knowledge. </li><li> Develop and update isolation techniques and procedures in accordance with current standard of practice, rules and regulations. Participate in maintaining policies and procedures which provide for a program of prevention. Include establishment of policies and procedures relating to exposure to infectious diseases and prevention of cross-contamination. Maintain a knowledge base of current infection prevention and control information through peer networking, published literature and professional meetings </li></ul> <p> BSN Required </p><p> 3 years of nursing experience required. One year of experience in infection prevention preferred OR coursework (i.e. NC SPICE or APIC ICE 101) in infection prevention preferred. </p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Crqt7rtgRxEV8BLjYkQ3b5er%2f0qB9ENKd" width="0" height="0" />