PHYSICIAN / CONNECTICUT / PERMANENT / INFECTION PREVENTIONIST

Company: Tandym Health
Location: Greenwich
Posted on: August 29, 2024

Job Description:

A healthcare network in Connecticut is actively seeking a newInfection Preventionist for a promising opportunity with their growing staff. In this role, the Infection Preventionist will be responsible for participating in the management of a facility-wide Infection Prevention and Control program for the surveillance, prevention and control of infection.

Responsibilities:

TheInfection Preventionist will:

• Collect, analyze, and report data, the formulation and review of policies and procedures
• Plan, implement, evaluate and revise infection prevention and control practices
• Conduct outbreak and cluster investigations as indicated
• Participate in employee education programs
• Collaborate with the Infectious Disease physicians, Microbiologists, and other health care providers regarding infectious or employee health related issues
• Perform other duties, as neededQualifications:
  • 3+ years of Hospital Nursing experience with CT Registered Nurse (RN) license; or, Master's Degree in a Health-related field with their Certification in Infection Control (CIC)
  • Knowledgeable in regulatory requirements such as Joint Commission and CMS, and in Outbreak investigation

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