Infection Preventionist

Job Position: Infection Preventionist

Work Location: 7219 N Litchfield Rd, Glendale, AZ 85309

Pay range: $60 - 70/hr

Flexible working shift: Day shift; 40 hours

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the oversight of facility/facilities compliance with Infection Prevention Accreditation Standards, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other Infection Prevention and Control certification agencies for the daily operations of the Infection Prevention Department.
• Responsible for the ongoing assessment and development of training programs, policies Procedures, and forms to address the Infection Prevention needs of employees, volunteers, contract workers, independent contractors, medical staff, registry workers, and students by the guidelines established by the accreditation agencies and regulatory agencies.
• Develops and operationalizes the Infection Prevention Program’s annual risk assessment, action plans, and annual evaluations.
• Responsible for the strategic development of the Infection Prevention Program within the facilities.
• Collaborates with Program Area Managers, Medical Staff, and Administrative Representatives to develop and implement the Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Plans and develops appropriate Infection Prevention and Control feedback mechanisms with program area managers.
• Develops and maintains current reference files on Infection Prevention and Control, epidemiology, and clinic practices.
• Responsible for HHS compliance with AAAHC Accreditation regulations.
• Accountable for reporting communicable diseases to appropriate health agencies as required.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years of previous experience working in Infection prevention / Infection control.
• Active RN License is highly preferred, but not mandatory
• Infection Control certification (CDC), preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road