Infection Preventionist
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital
- Sarasota, FL, USA
Job Description
Infection Prevention & Control
Job Summary
Provides education and consultation to staff regarding policies and practices related to infection prevention and control. Performs specialized surveillance including investigation and analysis of infections to identify opportunities for improving processes that reduce the risk for hospital acquired infections. Responsible for the ensuring that Infection Control processes and policies are effectively implemented within the health care system. Maintains competence at an advanced level of practice and uses expertise to serve as a resource person for staff, administrators, physicians and surgeons on infection prevention and control issues. Represents departments at hospital committee meetings as assigned and prepares reports for those committees.
Required Qualifications
- Require a bachelor’s degree in nursing or related healthcare field. Relevant work experience will substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required degree.
- Require a minimum of two (2) years of related healthcare experience, preferably in infection prevention and control.
- Require certification in Infection Control (CIC) ; or must be obtained within two (2) years.
- Require Florida Registered Nurse license or Florida Medical Technologist license; or master's degree in public health or healthcare related field with Certification in Infection Control (CIC).
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer functional knowledge of epidemiological principles, infectious disease, sterilization, sanitation, disinfection practices and principles of aseptic and sterile technique.
- Prefer demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication skills.
- Prefer demonstrated working knowledge of commonly used computer applications and office equipment.
- Prefer the demonstrated ability to relate well to others in a variety of functional areas and to problem-solve and think both creatively and analytically.
- Prefer the demonstrated ability to function in multiple tasks, prioritize duties and demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
- Prefer the demonstrated effective public relations skills.
Mandatory Education
Preferred Education
Required License and Certs
Preferred License and Certs
One of the largest public health systems in Florida, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System has continually evolved from its modest beginning as the county's first community hospital. Our mission to deliver high-quality healthcare for our community has been steadfast since we first began serving patients in 1925 at the 32-bed Sarasota Hospital, and our growth has been shaped by and for the Sarasota community.
Today, we are a full-service public health system, with two hospitals offering specialized expertise in heart, vascular, cancer, orthopedic and neuroscience services, as well as a state-of-the-art cancer care center and a network of outpatient centers, urgent care centers, laboratories, diagnostic imaging and physician practices, skilled nursing and rehabilitation among our many programs. Sarasota Memorial also serves as the region's health care safety net, with Sarasota County's only trauma center, obstetrical services, neonatal intensive care unit, inpatient pediatrics unit and psychiatric services for patients of all ages.
The system's flagship 897-bed campus, Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota, has been consistently recognized as one of the nation’s best hospitals. A regional referral center providing the greatest depth and breadth of care to the community, the campus also includes state-of-the-art specialized centers of care, including the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute Oncology Tower, Rehabilitation Pavilion and newly opened Cornell Behavioral Health Pavilion.
With the opening of Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice in fall 2021, we're able to provide south Sarasota County residents convenient access to the same level of care and 5-Star physicians, staff and systems available at our SMH-Sarasota Campus. SMH-Venice features 178 private rooms, a 28-room Emergency Care Center, 8 surgical suites, 10 birthing suites and a pandemic-ready intensive care unit. The Venice campus is currently undergoing an expansion that will double the hospital's capacity when complete in 2024.
Sarasota Memorial is powered by more than 10,000 staff and is Sarasota County’s largest employer. Over 700 members of the community contribute their time and skills as hospital volunteers; this includes the 9-member Sarasota County Public Hospital Board elected by local voters, governs Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.
Our Mission
Sarasota Memorial strives to provide healthcare services that excel in caring, quality and innovation.
Our Vision
Our community will be served by the best healthcare system in the nation. Sarasota Memorial will be the best place to be a patient, the best place to work and the best place to practice medicine. Our extraordinary people, innovative clinical technology and effective use of information systems will set us apart. We will deliver services that are safe, result in desired outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge.
Our Values
To create an environment that supports and rewards:
- Safety
- Caring and compassion
- Excellence and professionalism
- Teamwork and trust
- Mutual respect and recognition
- Accountable and ethical behavior