About this role
Infection Preventionists (IPs) are professionals who are responsible for preventing infections in the healthcare environment through early identification, investigation and monitoring of hospital activities. The IP collaborates with healthcare teams, hospital leadership and other professions to create and sustain infection prevention strategies, compile infection data, develop policies and procedures and coordinate with local, state and national public health agencies. IPs have an awareness of all regulations (CMS, TJC, OSHA, CDC, WHO, AORN, state and local health depts) relative to infection control and prevention; while maintaining current standards of infection prevention practices.
EDUCATION:
- Required: Baccalaureate degree in nursing or Master’s degree in public health
- Preferred: Master’s degree in nursing, public health, or related field
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 2 years experience in infection prevention required
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) awarded by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC).
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS &/or CERTIFICATIONS: Yes ☒ No ☐ If Yes, first list licenses, then registrations and then certifications in table below. List any certifications and licenses required to perform this position.
REQUIRED (e.g. RN in state employed)
“X” if LIC.
PREFERRED (e.g. Dietitian in state employed)
“X” if LIC.
Active Registered Nurse License, if RN
X
Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC)
X