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Infection Preventionist

Cabell Huntington Hospital

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Posted:
July 2, 2018
Location:
Huntington , West Virginia
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Salary:
Commensurate with experience a
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Discipline:
Quality/Risk Management
Required Education:
BSN

It is the role of the Infection Preventionist to develop and implement practices to improve patient care through infection surveillance and prevention activities. Surveillance activities will be based on culture results, trends in the literature and community, and issues identified within the hospital. Prevention activities shall be designed to prevent the spread of organisms in the Cabell Huntington Hospital facilities to patients, employees, medical staff members, service workers, volunteer students and visitors. The Infection Preventionist shall promote collaboration with the patient care team to ensure compliance with basic infection prevention principles.  

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred

Certification/Registration

  • Current WV Registered Nurse license required
  • Certification in Infection Control preferred
    • Certification required within two years of employment

Experience:

  • Strongly prefer candidates with past Infection Prevention experience, including experience using surveillance systems.
  • Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required, 5+ years preferred
  • Two years of position related experience preferred

NOTES:
2 openings.
Internal Number: 560.NEW.7218
About Cabell Huntington Hospital
Cabell Huntington Hospital is a not-for-profit, regional referral center with 303 staffed beds. Located in Huntington, West Virginia, Cabell Huntington cares for patients from more than 29 counties throughout West Virginia, eastern Kentucky and southern Ohio. Opened in 1956, it is also a teaching hospital and is affiliated with Marshall University Schools of Medicine and Nursing. All of us at Cabell Huntington Hospital share a common value - providing excellent care that promotes lifelong good health. Your medical care includes very personal attention to the details that help make all patients and their families feel at home.
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