Infection Preventionist Job at Oasis at Pearland
Infection Preventionists are responsible for the development of proactive strategies to decrease the risk of infections and injuries. Infection Preventionists must have a commitment to delivering the highest level of patient care and thorough knowledge of infection control policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will also have a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or a related field, as well as several years of healthcare experience in infection prevention or control.
Must perform the following duties and responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the facility leadership and the medical director to develop, implement, and evaluate the annual infection prevention goals and action plan
- Partner with facility leaders, physicians, and local, state, and national agencies on activities related to infection prevention
- Establish a facility-wide system for the prevention, identification, investigation, and control of infections of residents, staff, and visitors, including surveillance designed to identify possible communicable diseases or infections before they spread
- Conduct outbreak investigations
- Maintain a system for reporting possible incidents of communicable diseases to local, state, or national agencies as required
- Oversee the antibiotic stewardship program and monitor residents’ antibiotic use
- Assess the need for, develop, and present IPCP in-service education for individual departments, general orientation, and annual review as needed; education includes but is not limited to:
- Hand hygiene
- Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization
- Specific direct and indirect care settings
- Therapeutic and diagnostic procedures and devices
- Use of isolation/barrier precautions when indicated
- Resident placement, transfer, and discharge
- Environmental hazards
- Use of patient care products and medical equipment
- Resident immunization programs
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pearland, TX 77581: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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