All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part-time (24 hours/week)

Shift : Days

Location: 2525 S DOWNING ST, Denver, 80210

The role you’ll contribute:

The Infection Preventionist is a qualified individual with knowledge of CDC guidelines and definitions of nosocomial infections, TJC standards, Federal and State regulations. The infection preventionist is responsible for the investigation, identification, reporting, prevention and control of nosocomial infections among patients and personnel. Functions as a key member of the infection prevention and patient safety teams.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Develops, implements and annually evaluates the hospital’s infection control program to prevent and control the transmission of infections in the patient, employee, visitor and medical staff populations.
• Leads integration of prevention activities within and across departments
• Leads performance improvement teams on local and region level projects with a focus on reliability and sustainability of prevention practices
• Develops improvement initiatives focused on reducing HAIs and, enhancing patient safety. Defines the scope of a project to maintain focus and uses process and outcome measures to ensure that interventions are sustained over time.
• Creates and oversees patient safety and quality initiatives and involves a multidisciplinary team to maximize benefits and minimize barriers for all stakeholders.
• Prepares accurate tracking and trending of records/reports of epidemiological activities.
• Monitors and reports communicable diseases to the appropriate agency.
• Identifies and implements infection prevention and control strategies according to specific topics: hand hygiene; cleaning, disinfection and sterilization; use of isolation/barrier precautions when indicated; patient placement, transfer and discharge; environmental hazards; use of patient care products and medical equipment; patient immunization programs; construction and renovation; and influx of patients with communicable diseases.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Required qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing or
• Master’s in Public Health or another healthcare related field

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's In Nursing
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Infection Control

Organization: AdventHealth Porter

Schedule: Part-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25020501

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.