Infection Preventionist - Full Time, Days

#REF! • Dallas, TX

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Infection Preventionist Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location\: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas Texas 75231 Work hours\: Full Time, 40 Hours, Days; Call required Position Highlights · Close-knit team · Opportunity for advancement · Ability to gain experience in a variety of care environments Here’s What You Need · Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Medical Technology or related field OR · Master’s Degree in Public Health required · 2 years of experience in acute care hospital, alternative care setting (Rehab, LTC, SNU), or infectious disease epidemiology required · RN – Registered Nurse if Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing upon hire required OR · MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist if Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Medical Technology or Biology upon hire required OR · M(ASCP) - Microbiology if Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Medical Technology or Biology upon hired required AND · CIC - Certification in Infection Prevention and Control within 3 years required · CIC – Certification in Infection Prevention and Control preferred What You Will Do · Collaborate on development of an annual IP plan, based on population(s) served and services provided, and collects/analyzes data to determine effectiveness of the plan · Utilize epidemiological principles to conduct surveillance and lead outbreak investigations · Conduct IPC rounds, based on annual and periodic risk assessments, to ensure compliance with IPC standards and regulatory requirements · Assess the risk of occupational exposures to infectious disease and recommend strategies for prevention · Contribute to antimicrobial stewardship (AS) efforts by identifying and detecting MDROs among the population served, reporting surveillance trends over time, using surveillance data, and analyzing antibiograms. · Pursue/achieve/maintain required, applicable certification and licensure Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee · Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program, well as several other benefits . · Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. · Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). · A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. For more than a half-century, Texas Health Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We’re an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s services and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus, we’re a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services. Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center, and a designated Magnet hospital. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together! Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [e-mail] . #LI-TC1

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Medical Technology or related field OR
• Master’s Degree in Public Health required
• 2 years of experience in acute care hospital, alternative care setting (Rehab, LTC, SNU), or infectious disease epidemiology required
• RN – Registered Nurse if Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing upon hire required OR
• MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist if Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Medical Technology or Biology upon hire required OR
• M(ASCP) - Microbiology if Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Medical Technology or Biology upon hired required AND
• CIC - Certification in Infection Prevention and Control within 3 years required

Nice To Haves

• CIC – Certification in Infection Prevention and Control preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on development of an annual IP plan, based on population(s) served and services provided, and collects/analyzes data to determine effectiveness of the plan
• Utilize epidemiological principles to conduct surveillance and lead outbreak investigations
• Conduct IPC rounds, based on annual and periodic risk assessments, to ensure compliance with IPC standards and regulatory requirements
• Assess the risk of occupational exposures to infectious disease and recommend strategies for prevention
• Contribute to antimicrobial stewardship (AS) efforts by identifying and detecting MDROs among the population served, reporting surveillance trends over time, using surveillance data, and analyzing antibiograms.
• Pursue/achieve/maintain required, applicable certification and licensure

Benefits

• 401k
• PTO
• medical
• dental
• Paid Parental Leave
• flex spending
• tuition reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• several other benefits
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level