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Infection Preventionist RN
About WakeMed:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
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Position Information:
The Infection Preventionist RN provides leadership and is responsible for the day to day activities for infection prevention at any of the WakeMed Health & Hospitals facilities clinics or services. The Infection Preventionist RN is trained in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance data and reporting of hospital acquired infection trends/clusters to intervene in the interest of patients' staff and visitors' safety. The Infection Preventionist RN is responsible for education of staff about Infection Prevention. Serves as the hospital liaison to the Department of Public Health. Monitors the environment to ensure safe practices of infection prevention according to regulatory requirements and hospital policies.
Experience Requirements:
3 Years Nursing - Related Area Required - And 5 Years Clinical - Emergency Department Or Clinical - Surgical Services Or Clinical - Critical Care (ICU/CCU) Preferred
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required Master's Degree Preferred
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Registered Nurse Required - And Certified in Infection Control Preferred
Hours of Work:
8-4:30
Weekend Requirements:
No Weekends
Call Requirements:
yes
What You Can Expect
At WakeMed Health & Hospitals, our commitment to the health and well-being of our community begins right here at home with the WakeMed family. We think it’s pretty simple — we care for our employees and our employees care for the community.
WakeMed provides an inclusive work and patient care environment where differences are valued and everyone is respected.
It doesn’t take long to realize that WakeMed is a unique organization and home to a culture that is unlike any other.
The Pyramid Society Award represents WakeMed’s highest honor. Nominated by their peers, winners are honored for outstanding performance that goes above and beyond their work duties and contributes to our Aspirational Goals.
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