Infection Preventionist RN

Full Time, Days

The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for identifying, investigating, monitoring, and reporting healthcare-associated infections. The IP serves as a subject matter expert, collaborating with teams and individuals to create infection prevention strategies, provide feedback, and sustain infection prevention requirements. The designated person will be given the authority to implement and enforce the Surveillance, Prevention and Control Program policies, coordinate all infection prevention and control within the hospital and facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions.

Educational and Certification Requirements
Baccalaureate degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or related field. Masters of Public Health is preferred.

Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (i.e., CIC preferred) or, attainment within 2 years after employment required; and maintains Certification.

Required Experience:
Minimum one year of experience in Infection Prevention and minimum one year of RN experience in an acute care setting

License:

RN Licensure Required

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West Boca Medical Center (WBMC) is part of the Palm Beach Health Network and has been serving southern Palm Beach and northern Broward counties for over 37 years. WBMC offers general medical and surgical care, orthopedics, a robotic surgery program, a state-of-the art breast imaging center, womens and childrens services and the only level III NICU in southern Palm Beach County. Its two emergency centers, one at the main hospital and the other in Coconut Creek, are open 24-hours a day. Join our team!