Join our team at Copley Hospital as an Infection Preventionist (IP)! As an IP, you'll play a vital role in keeping our hospital environment safe and free from communicable diseases and infections.
Your responsibilities will include implementing and coordinating our infection prevention and control program (IPCP) to ensure a sanitary and comfortable environment for all. You'll conduct surveillance in both inpatient and outpatient settings, detecting and analyzing the distribution of infectious diseases. Collaborating with healthcare team members, you'll develop and implement control measures recommended by regulatory bodies to prevent the transmission of infections.
Your role will involve educating caregivers about infection prevention and developing policies and procedures to maintain rigorous standards. You'll also ensure compliance with guidelines from regulatory agencies such as CMS, OSHA, State Epidemiology and Public Health Departments, and the CDC.
If you're passionate about promoting patient safety and reducing the risk of infection for patients, visitors, and staff, we want to hear from you! Join us in making a difference in healthcare and ensuring a healthier community. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated team at Copley Hospital.
Copley Hospital has a variety of shifts available across Full-Time, Part-Time, and Temporary needs. Please consider applying to discuss how your availability may align.
Required:
• Bachelors degree in Nursing or in process
• Three years of related health care experience.
• Current VT RN licensure in good standing with no restrictions or stipulations
Desired:
• One to three years of related health care experience in infection prevention
• Certified in Infection Control (CIC) desired.
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