Infection Preventionist

Shift:

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Infection Preventionist to join our team! This role is located in Omaha, NE. The Infection Preventionist will be responsible for reporting and developing innovative strategies for preventing infections. This individual will partner with the entire system including hospitals, clinics, etc.

If you have questions bout applying for the Infection Preventionist role, please contact Katy Dyer at [email protected].

Details: 

• Full Time | 40 Hours/Week

• Monday through Friday

• Exempt

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.

• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.

• Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

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Duties: Infection Preventionist

Implement, coordinate, and evaluate the infection control process for designated in-patient and out-patient care areas to reduce the risk of infections in patients, visitors, and personnel.  Identify, investigate, monitor, and report instances of healthcare acquired infection.  Educate colleagues on infection control and safety practices.  Develop, implement, and evaluate the organizational infection prevention program.   Lead quality assurance and performance improvement activities as they relate to patient safety, facility safety and patient satisfaction.
Required Qualifications:
•  Minimum of three years infection control, clinical health, or laboratory related experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or other related scientific health fields (e.g., public health, medical technology, etc.) required.
• Phone and computer literacy with data analysis interpretation required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills including public speaking required.
• Knowledge of individual and group behaviors required.
•Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon completion of unit orientation required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with health care related accreditation and regulatory agencies' standards preferred.
• Clinical research experience (e.g., trial design, data collection and analysis) preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license preferred.
• Certification in infection control preferred.