Children's National Medical Center
Sr Infection Control Practitioner
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job DescriptionDescriptionUnder the supervision of Director, this individual will be assigned to perform tasks including but not limited to conduct case review, perform patient and staff follow up, evaluate staff practice including but limited to nursing practice and other specialties as instructed, and serve as liaison between clinical nursing staff and Infection Control office. In the event of biological emergency preparedness and response, the individual will coordinate preparedness activities such as training staff on personal protective equipment use, product review, selection, and analysis, collaborating with unit leadership to define workflow and process steps. The individual will be part of a team to prevent healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) by isolating sources of infections and limiting their spread; systematically collects, analyzes and interprets health data in order to plan, implement, evaluate and disseminate appropriate public health practices; and trains healthcare staff through instruction and dissemination of information on infection control practices. S/he can rapidly recognize and respond to emerging infectious diseases, outbreaks, and exposures. S/he serves as a content expert in infection-related matters and provides consultation to staff, patients, and visitors. S/he is responsible for ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements in assigned areas (units, clinics, and/or projects).QualificationsMinimum EducationBachelor's Degree in nursing (BSN) (Required) OrMaster's Degree in epidemiology, microbiology, or a related field (Required)
Minimum Work Experience4 years Minimum of four years of experience working in the field of infection prevention and control (Required) And1 year Previous nursing experience working in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine in a pediatric and/or academic healthcare settings (Preferred)
Required Skills/KnowledgeBasic knowledge and experience in clinical practice and hospital environmentBasic knowledge of statistics and epidemiologic methodsProficient in using computer software such as Microsoft Office.Excellent communication in both written and verbal and interpersonal skills with flexibility to meet a wide range of service needs.Excellent time management skills.
Required Licenses and CertificationsCertification in Infection Control (CIC) Upon Hire (Required)
Functional AccountabilitiesSurveillance - Case Identification, Reporting, and Responding
Performs targeted surveillance defined by the Infection Control Committee in assigned patient care units/services.Reports communicable diseases to respective units/departments in CNMC and public health agencies and assists public health agencies for follow-upsReviews microbiology reports daily to identify unusual disease pattern and promptly respond including but not limited to informing direct supervisorConducts rounds in a frequency that enables the practitioners to effectively assess adherences to infection control practices in units/servicesReports any variances to direct supervisorPromptly identifies and triages cases of epidemiologically significant infection in assigned areasAssists in the development and institution of strategies to contain significant pathogensEnsures infection control databases are maintained in a timely fashionPrevention and ControlApplies evidence-based practice guidelines in assigned areas/units and implements effective prevention strategies to prevent infection.Identifies prevention opportunities and collaborates with appropriate staff to plan and implement prevention and control efforts.Responsible for ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements in assigned areas (units, clinics, and/or projects).Outbreak Detection and ManagementResponsible for early identification of unusual disease pattern, cluster and outbreak.Promptly responds to the outbreak once identified.Responsible for instituting prevention measures for the rapid remediation of the outbreak in assigned areas.EducationParticipates in targeted infection control education initiatives.As assigned, develops and distributes appropriate education activities.Coordinates Biological Emergency Preparedness and ResponseDevelops institutional protocols on planning and responding to agent-specific biological emergency situationsDevelops systematic training and education modules including disease and safe practiceTrains hospital staff on the safe use of Personal Protective EquipmentProactively plans and participates in drills conducted by individual services/units for readinessParticipates in the development of workflow and processes to ensure infection control principles being incorporated for safe practiceProactively evaluates and assesses supply needs to ensure an adequate supply on hand for responseServes as a liaison between nursing and infection control to ensure the delivery of safe patient care when a special isolation unit is in operation
Organizational AccountabilitiesProfessionalismAttend internal committee meetings and present information as assigned.Ensure own professional development through ongoing education and maintain all necessary certifications.Organizational Commitment/IdentificationPartner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organizationCommitted to diversity and recognizes the value of cultural ethnic differencesDemonstrate personal and professional integrityMaintain confidentiality at all timesCustomer ServiceAnticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.Teamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others’ ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial ResponsibilityUse resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performancePrimary Location
District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations
CN Hospital (Main Campus)111 Michigan Avenue NWWashington 20010Job
Allied HealthOrganization
Chief Medical OfficerPosition Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-TimeShift: DayWork Schedule: M-F, 8:30-5PJob Posting
Full-Time Salary Range
81993.6 - 136656Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees, and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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Minimum Work Experience4 years Minimum of four years of experience working in the field of infection prevention and control (Required) And1 year Previous nursing experience working in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine in a pediatric and/or academic healthcare settings (Preferred)
Required Skills/KnowledgeBasic knowledge and experience in clinical practice and hospital environmentBasic knowledge of statistics and epidemiologic methodsProficient in using computer software such as Microsoft Office.Excellent communication in both written and verbal and interpersonal skills with flexibility to meet a wide range of service needs.Excellent time management skills.
Required Licenses and CertificationsCertification in Infection Control (CIC) Upon Hire (Required)
Functional AccountabilitiesSurveillance - Case Identification, Reporting, and Responding
Performs targeted surveillance defined by the Infection Control Committee in assigned patient care units/services.Reports communicable diseases to respective units/departments in CNMC and public health agencies and assists public health agencies for follow-upsReviews microbiology reports daily to identify unusual disease pattern and promptly respond including but not limited to informing direct supervisorConducts rounds in a frequency that enables the practitioners to effectively assess adherences to infection control practices in units/servicesReports any variances to direct supervisorPromptly identifies and triages cases of epidemiologically significant infection in assigned areasAssists in the development and institution of strategies to contain significant pathogensEnsures infection control databases are maintained in a timely fashionPrevention and ControlApplies evidence-based practice guidelines in assigned areas/units and implements effective prevention strategies to prevent infection.Identifies prevention opportunities and collaborates with appropriate staff to plan and implement prevention and control efforts.Responsible for ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements in assigned areas (units, clinics, and/or projects).Outbreak Detection and ManagementResponsible for early identification of unusual disease pattern, cluster and outbreak.Promptly responds to the outbreak once identified.Responsible for instituting prevention measures for the rapid remediation of the outbreak in assigned areas.EducationParticipates in targeted infection control education initiatives.As assigned, develops and distributes appropriate education activities.Coordinates Biological Emergency Preparedness and ResponseDevelops institutional protocols on planning and responding to agent-specific biological emergency situationsDevelops systematic training and education modules including disease and safe practiceTrains hospital staff on the safe use of Personal Protective EquipmentProactively plans and participates in drills conducted by individual services/units for readinessParticipates in the development of workflow and processes to ensure infection control principles being incorporated for safe practiceProactively evaluates and assesses supply needs to ensure an adequate supply on hand for responseServes as a liaison between nursing and infection control to ensure the delivery of safe patient care when a special isolation unit is in operation
Organizational AccountabilitiesProfessionalismAttend internal committee meetings and present information as assigned.Ensure own professional development through ongoing education and maintain all necessary certifications.Organizational Commitment/IdentificationPartner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organizationCommitted to diversity and recognizes the value of cultural ethnic differencesDemonstrate personal and professional integrityMaintain confidentiality at all timesCustomer ServiceAnticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.Teamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others’ ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial ResponsibilityUse resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performancePrimary Location
District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations
CN Hospital (Main Campus)111 Michigan Avenue NWWashington 20010Job
Allied HealthOrganization
Chief Medical OfficerPosition Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-TimeShift: DayWork Schedule: M-F, 8:30-5PJob Posting
Full-Time Salary Range
81993.6 - 136656Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees, and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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