INFECTION PREVENTIONIST

Position Summary
The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of hospital acquired infections (HAI); educating employees about infection prevention; participating in performance improvement activities that reduce the risk of infection; and the development of health system policies and procedures to insure rigorous infection control standards that meet JCAHO, OSHA, Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other nationally organized agencies recommendations and requirements.

Education/Training
Bachelor’s degree in clinical field; Registered Nurse, Medical Technologist or Registered Respiratory Therapist must be Licensed clinician by the Alabama Department of Health - renewed bi-annually,
or
Bachelor’s degree in health or life sciences, or healthcare administration.

Licensure/Certification
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within three (3) years of hire through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc. – renewed every five years.

Experience
One (1) to two (2) years of clinical, public health, or other healthcare experience.
Knowledge in spreadsheet generation, graphics, and word processing applications. 

IP experience in an inpatient setting is highly preferred.

Essential Functions
? Assists with development, implementation and evaluation of the Infection Prevention and Control Program for Orlando Health.
? Performs surveillance activities as assigned to identify cases and risk factors, identifies and investigates clusters and outbreaks.
? Compiles information into meaningful data and reports to appropriate parties.
? Monitors compliance with Infection Prevention and Control practice, and regulatory guidelines.
? Identifies Infection Prevention and Control issues, conducts focus reviews as needed, and facilitates resolution by collaborating
with appropriate parties
? Participate or lead quality/performance improvement activities that reduce the risk of infection
? Collaborates with team members to provide education as needed or assigned throughout the corporation. Develops and maintains
effective working relationships with medical and operational staff.
? Communicates effectively with others, including team members.
? Participates in environmental and regulatory tracers.
? Participates in creation and review of infection prevention and control related policies and promotes team member compliance.
? Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
and local standards.
? Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions
? Represents Infection Prevention and Control on committees and task forces as assigned.
? Adheres to Orlando Health policies and procedures, value statements, and Commitment to Excellence Standards.
? Actively seeks learning opportunities related to Infection Prevention and Control.

About Baptist Health

Baptist Health is a private, not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible care for the communities of Central Alabama. As it has been for more than a century, Baptist Health is an integral part of the healthcare landscape in Central Alabama. And now, it also is an integral part of Orlando Health, a private, not-for-profit integrated academic healthcare organization with corporate offices in Orlando, Florida. Like Baptist Health, Orlando Health has a longstanding commitment to its local communities and making sure neighbors, friends and family receive the best care possible. As part of Orlando Health, Baptist Health will advance in providing innovative and compassionate patient care, strengthening the organization’s mission to improve the health and quality of life of the individuals and communities we serve. Baptist Health’s system of care includes five acute care hospitals and more than 1,700 licensed beds; a free-standing emergency room, one of the first of its kind in Alabama; a comprehensive care network through Baptist Health Medical Group, with more than 160 providers in over 60 locations providing primary and specialty care...; approximately 2,600 employed and affiliated physicians; and more than 7,000 team members. Baptist Health is actively involved in community outreach and education, providing health screenings, wellness programs, and support groups to advance wellness for the entire region. Baptist Health joins the Orlando Health connected network of care that spans from Florida’s Atlantic to Gulf coasts, to Puerto Rico, and now to Central Alabama. Nationally recognized for its high-performing community and specialty hospitals, the now 5,150 plus-bed healthcare system includes 42 hospitals and emergency departments with 10 more in development, dedicated specialty institutes, behavioral health and skilled nursing facilities, urgent care locations, multiple physician groups and numerous outpatient centers. More than 5,125 physicians in over 105 specialties have privileges across the system, with 35,000+ team members. In fiscal year 2023, the healthcare system provided more than $1.7 billion in total community impact in the form of charity care, community benefit programs and services, and community building activities.

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