Education: BA or BS from a four year college or university preferred. Active PA RN License, CIC certified within 2 years of hire. Ability to function independently, communicate effectively with diverse groups and demonstrates clinical expertise in field. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures. Minimum 5 years’ experience in nursing or medical technology working in an Infection prevention environment. Supervisory or administrative experience preferred.

In collaboration with the Physician Chairman of the Infection Prevention and Control Committee, designs and implements the Infection Prevention Program of the hospital meeting both internal and external requirements of regulatory agencies. Promotes quality patient care through a program which includes investigation and problem solving in relation to the surveillance, prevention and control of infection and is responsible for identification of hospital onset infections, analysis of those infections, development of recommendations (including policies and procedures) that reduce all types of hospital acquired infections. Develop relationships with all departments within the hospital while acting as both consultant and educator regarding disinfection, sterilization, patient practices, policies and procedures designed to prevent infections.

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