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Job Description SummaryThe Infection Preventionist is responsible for assisting in the administration and clinical operation of the Infection Control Program for the organization. This involves professional responsibilities in patient care practices, epidemiology, statistics, infectious disease, education, communication, surveillance, product evaluation, disinfection and sterilization.
Job DescriptionQUALIFICATIONS:
Current licensure as registered nurse in the State of Alabama.
Prefer three to five years clinical nursing experience in acute care setting.
Prefer knowledge in basic surveillance and epidemiology.
BSN preferred
OR
Certified Medical Technologist, Microbiologist or Public Health with an Epidemiologist focus.
Bachelor’s degree in related field.
Licensed per State of Alabama.
Prefer knowledge in basic surveillance and epidemiology.
LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Demonstrates ability to communicate and organize thoughts, concepts, ideas, verbally and in writing with precise word usage, clear meaning, good presentation, vocabulary, grammar and correct spelling.
SKILLS:
Demonstrates advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint-ability to generate reports, graph trends).
ShiftDayShift Details
FTE1
TypeRegular
Join one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America.Equal Employment EmployerSoutheast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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What We Do
Since opening its doors in 1957, Southeast Health has provided for the changing healthcare needs of the growing communities it serves which includes about 600,000 residents neighboring communities and counties of Southeast Alabama, Southwest Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. Our progress represents the culmination of distinguished service by dedicated board members, physicians, employees and volunteers, and a supportive community.
It takes more than technology and a modern facility to treat people. It takes a team of dedicated, well-trained professionals to continually deliver quality healthcare. Employing about 2,500, Southeast Health is recognized as one of the largest employers in the region and is proud of its reputation of providing a positive and responsive work environment. Southeast Health's medical staff consists of more than 225 active members and just over 400 total members either board certified or board prepared in specialties representing virtually every area of medicine.
Through innovation and sustained performance, Southeast Health, a 420-bed regional referral center, has achieved the reputation of providing the best diagnostic, clinical, surgical and patient care services available in the region
