Overview

This position assists in the activities of the infection control program for all departments throughout the organization including surveillance, infection prevention and control measures and education for employees.

*Hiring Bonus, Relocation Assistance and Temporary Housing Assistance available for experienced Infection Preventionist!

About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

Position Available:

40 hours per week

8 hour shifts

Days

On Call Required (Rotating Schedule)

*RN Degree Highly Preferred

*Two years clinical experience in a hospital setting or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting highly preferred.

*Requires a degree or equivalent in nursing or other related healthcare field.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in nursing or healthcare field. Basic infection control education required.
• Requires creative thinking, prioritizing, and flexible problem-solving skills. Also requires the ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written forms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eligibility to sit for Certification in Infection Control (CIC) certification.
• Two (2) years' clinical experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license preferred and/or Master's in public health (MPH) preferred.
• Current CIC Certification preferred.
• Computer skills, research and basic statistical knowledge preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.