| The Infection Preventionist (IP) directs and coordinates the infection control program in the hospital. The designated person will be given the authority to implement and enforce the Surveillance, Prevention and Control Program policies, coordinate all infection prevention and cont
Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.
Minimum Education: Baccalaureate degree preferred, or, in recognition of the current demographics of the field, IPs without a baccalaureate degree are considered compliant with entry-level educational standards as long as certification is maintained.
Minimum Experience:
1. Experienced healthcare professional with a health sciences background;
2. Has knowledge and experience in patient care practices, microbiology, aseptic technique, disinfection/sterilization, adult education, infectious diseases, communication, program administration, and epidemiology.
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses:
1. A valid permanent Multi-State RN license from the state in which you reside is required. Should you hold a RN license from another Compact state, you are required to apply for and obtain a Multi-State RN license from the state in which you reside within 30 days.
2. American Heart Association BLS CPR is required.
3. Becomes certified in infection prevention and control when eligible through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology; and maintains certification.
4. Completes a basic infection control training course within the first six months of entering the profession or being hired at a Tenet facility, whichever comes first.
#LI-AB1 Job: Nursing Primary Location: Rock Hill, South Carolina Facility: Piedmont Medical Center Job Type: PT1 Shift Type: Days
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