| POSITION SUMMARY:
Accountable for surveillance, prevention and control of infections in patients, staff, physicians, visitors and other internal and external customers. Assists in monitoring and reporting of fiscal and budgetary operations and provides support for the vision and direction of the division. Responsible for ongoing interface and frequent communication with management, staff, physicians, patients, and other internal and external customers. Effectively manages change, facilitates innovation and fosters teambuilding.
JOB DUTIES:
- Observes and evaluates techniques and practices related to health care associated disease prevention at all levels of health care
- Performs surveillance activities and applies a basic epidemiologic approach to problem solving
- Provides formal and informal education programs to health care providers
- Provides patient education regarding disease transmission and prevention methods
- Evaluate infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- Serves as the Infection Prevention consultant for multiple departments
Qualifications:
Education
Required: Graduate of accredited school of nursing or other health related field.
Preferred: Bachelor�s RN or Medical Microbiologist
Licensure
Required: Current Arizona RN License, if applicable
Certificates
Required: Current CIC
Experience
Required: 3 years in Infection Control.
Preferred: 5 years related experience in nursing, microbiology, utilization review, education
Skills
Required: Team building, systems thinking, complex problem solving, negotiating and influencing, change and conflict management, data analysis, coaching and mentoring; interpersonal communication.
Preferred: Data trending, statistical analysis.
Knowledge
Required: Regulatory and accreditation; microbiology, epidemiology, and infection diseases
Technology
Required: Advanced computer skills in Microsoft, technology of the specialty.
Preferred: Data mining experience
Other
Required: Must be able to transport self to various sites as required. When using own vehicle must have valid Arizona drivers� license and proof of insurance that meets the minimum standards of the state of Arizona.
Job: Nursing Primary Location: Tucson, Arizona Facility: Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital Job Type: PT2Y Shift Type: Days
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. | 
