All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift :Days

Location: 40100 US-27, Davenport, FL 33837

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Heart of Florida

• AdventHealth Heart of Florida is a licensed 193-bed acute care hospital, coupled with outpatient services including imaging, rehab, lab and wound care, that has been serving the community for over 50 years.
• As a part of the AdventHealth network patients will have greater access to a wide range of innovative therapies, new research, leading-edge technology and an extensive team of medical specialists.
• High-quality care that has been recognized by the Joint Commission, the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association.
• Located in Davenport, FL., which is close to major destinations, like Busch Gardens, Legoland, and Walt Disney World, without being located in the central hub of tourism.

The role you’ll contribute:

The Infection Preventionist supports the Infection Prevention department and the AH system by coordinating multiple reporting and auditing functions including mandatory Department of Health reportable diseases/microorganisms, enhanced environmental and process audits and others as assigned by the Director of the Infection Prevention department. The Infection Preventionist summarizes audit and reporting data for the purpose of presentation to stakeholders and for performance improvement monitoring. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Accurately completes and documents reporting of diseases and conditions to the State and/or local health department in a timely manner per Florida Department of Health regulatory requirements for publicly reportable diseases and conditions.
• Creates and maintains collaborative relationships with stakeholders, including the Department of Health personnel to facilitate communication and ensure infection prevention compliance with reporting requirements that may arise from new or evolving public health diseases or conditions or with public health investigations that may arise from a publicly reported disease or condition.
• Creates and utilizes audit tools to monitor practices and environmental infection control in multiple sites, including ambulatory care sites, laundry facilities, food and nutrition sites, and others as the need is identified. Provides immediate feedback to local leadership when gaps are identified. Coordinates with campus-specific Infection Preventionists to ensure audits are performed in a timely manner. Compiles all findings and enters into a database to ensure a comprehensive surveillance plan and report.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• An Associate’s degree in nursing, biology, public health, or related field such as microbiology OR
• One year of experience in infection prevention, ambulatory care services, medical or scientific laboratory or related field such as public health

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Infection Control

Organization: AdventHealth Heart of Florida

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25022229

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.