Infection Preventionist RN

About WakeMed:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
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Position Information:
The Infection Preventionist RN provides leadership and is responsible for the day to day activities for infection prevention at any of the WakeMed Health & Hospitals facilities clinics or services.  The Infection Preventionist RN is trained in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance data and reporting of hospital acquired infection trends/clusters to intervene in the interest of patients' staff and visitors' safety.  The Infection Preventionist RN is responsible for education of staff about Infection Prevention. Serves as the hospital liaison to the Department of Public Health. Monitors the environment to ensure safe practices of infection prevention according to regulatory requirements and hospital policies.

Experience Requirements:
5 Years Nursing - Related Area Required - And 5 Years Clinical - Emergency Department Or Clinical - Surgical Services Or Clinical - Critical Care (ICU/CCU) Preferred

Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required - And Master's Degree  Preferred

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Registered Nurse Required - And Certified in Infection Control Required - Within 24 Months of Hire

Hours of Work:
M-F 0800-1630

Weekend Requirements:
No Weekends

Call Requirements:
1 W/E + 5 Nights/Month