Jackson Health
Infection Prevention Senior Specialist, Infection Prevention and Control, Full T
Jackson Health, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Department : Jackson Memorial Hospital - Infection Prevention Senior Specialist
Address : 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136
Shift details : Full-Time
Why Jackson:
Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.
Summary
The Infection Prevention Senior Specialist coordinates, implements, and monitors infection control measures on a hospital/service line or system-wide scope. Manages large scale projects and initiatives to ensure high quality of care and compliance with regulatory agencies requirements.
Responsibilities
Plans, coordinates, implements, and monitors infection control measures on a hospital/service line or system-wide scope.
Acts as an expert resource for regulatory agency requirements (JCAHO, OSHA, AHCA) and guidelines (CDC) for Infection Control, serving as a resource for related inquiries and initiatives.
Functions as Project Manager across multiple service lines or facilities, including developing detailed project plans, facilitating communication between related parties, and continuously monitoring project timelines and overall quality.
Conducts surveillance to identify infectious diseases, healthcare-acquired infections, and opportunities to control infections and communicable diseases.
Analyzes collected data, evaluates current practices, draws conclusions, makes recommendations for changes as appropriate, and monitors the status of identified issues.
Applies knowledge of microbiology, epidemiology, and communicable diseases to analyze and interpret data to identify significant prevalence of nosocomial infections or possible identifiable trends or clusters of infections.
Collaborates with the medical team to provide interpretation of microbiological data to assess patient progress and evaluate prescribed treatment as related to infection control.
Identifies and reports reportable diseases to the Public Health Department, assures follow-up, and provides support for Public Health Department procedures.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication skills through the development and maintenance of productive working relationships with medical staff, nursing staff, ancillary departmental personnel, administrative personnel, and peers.
Provides education to appropriate personnel regarding infection control techniques and infectious diseases, including mandatory Infection Control in-service education for PHT employees as required by regulatory agencies.
Maintains accurate data, logs, statistics, and/or files regarding work activity, completing them in a timely manner, and entering data in the computer as required.
Ensures the reliability and accuracy of all data collected.
Maintains strict confidentiality of all information discovered in the review process.
Participates in appropriate orientation and training courses, community seminars, and continuing education programs to maintain competency in the job, enhance knowledge base, and exchange appropriate information with peers.
Maintains current knowledge of communicable diseases and their impact on patients, employees, and visitors.
Acts as the Infection Control liaison with the Employee Health Office.
Prepares and/or presents information to appropriate committees/forums as required.
Actively participates on committees and quality improvement project teams related to infection control as assigned.
Performs walking rounds and reviews various hospital policies and procedures related to infection control practices to assess compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Provides Jackson Health System-wide on-call coverage for Infection Control during non-working hours as assigned (including weekends/holidays).
Assists in Continuous Quality Improvement Program to ensure continuous improvement of services provided.
May prepare simple cultures for environmental and individual studies as required.
Reviews sterilization and disinfection techniques and recommends changes as necessary.
Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise).
Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
Experience
Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience.
Education
Bachelor's degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
Skills
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
Credentials
Certification by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) is required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire, with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
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Address : 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136
Shift details : Full-Time
Why Jackson:
Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.
Summary
The Infection Prevention Senior Specialist coordinates, implements, and monitors infection control measures on a hospital/service line or system-wide scope. Manages large scale projects and initiatives to ensure high quality of care and compliance with regulatory agencies requirements.
Responsibilities
Plans, coordinates, implements, and monitors infection control measures on a hospital/service line or system-wide scope.
Acts as an expert resource for regulatory agency requirements (JCAHO, OSHA, AHCA) and guidelines (CDC) for Infection Control, serving as a resource for related inquiries and initiatives.
Functions as Project Manager across multiple service lines or facilities, including developing detailed project plans, facilitating communication between related parties, and continuously monitoring project timelines and overall quality.
Conducts surveillance to identify infectious diseases, healthcare-acquired infections, and opportunities to control infections and communicable diseases.
Analyzes collected data, evaluates current practices, draws conclusions, makes recommendations for changes as appropriate, and monitors the status of identified issues.
Applies knowledge of microbiology, epidemiology, and communicable diseases to analyze and interpret data to identify significant prevalence of nosocomial infections or possible identifiable trends or clusters of infections.
Collaborates with the medical team to provide interpretation of microbiological data to assess patient progress and evaluate prescribed treatment as related to infection control.
Identifies and reports reportable diseases to the Public Health Department, assures follow-up, and provides support for Public Health Department procedures.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication skills through the development and maintenance of productive working relationships with medical staff, nursing staff, ancillary departmental personnel, administrative personnel, and peers.
Provides education to appropriate personnel regarding infection control techniques and infectious diseases, including mandatory Infection Control in-service education for PHT employees as required by regulatory agencies.
Maintains accurate data, logs, statistics, and/or files regarding work activity, completing them in a timely manner, and entering data in the computer as required.
Ensures the reliability and accuracy of all data collected.
Maintains strict confidentiality of all information discovered in the review process.
Participates in appropriate orientation and training courses, community seminars, and continuing education programs to maintain competency in the job, enhance knowledge base, and exchange appropriate information with peers.
Maintains current knowledge of communicable diseases and their impact on patients, employees, and visitors.
Acts as the Infection Control liaison with the Employee Health Office.
Prepares and/or presents information to appropriate committees/forums as required.
Actively participates on committees and quality improvement project teams related to infection control as assigned.
Performs walking rounds and reviews various hospital policies and procedures related to infection control practices to assess compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Provides Jackson Health System-wide on-call coverage for Infection Control during non-working hours as assigned (including weekends/holidays).
Assists in Continuous Quality Improvement Program to ensure continuous improvement of services provided.
May prepare simple cultures for environmental and individual studies as required.
Reviews sterilization and disinfection techniques and recommends changes as necessary.
Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise).
Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
Experience
Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience.
Education
Bachelor's degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
Skills
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
Credentials
Certification by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) is required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire, with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
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