Infection Control Nurse, Infection Control, Bethesda East,FT

Company: Baptist Health South Florida
Location: Boynton Beach
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Baptist Health has a commitment to strengthening the compassionate care we provide. With the addition of Bethesda Hospital East and Bethesda Hospital West, Baptist Health is able to provide the Palm Beach community expanded access to healthcare services.

Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 27,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.

Everything we do at Baptist Health, we do to the best of our ability. That includes supporting our team with extensive training programs, millions of dollars in tuition assistance, comprehensive benefits and more. Working within our award-winning culture means getting the respect and support you need to do your best work ever. Find out why we're all in for helping you be your best.
Description:
Coordinates the planning and executes the implementation of the Infection Control Program. Coordinates and conducts surveillance; develops, reviews and implements prevention and infection control policies and procedures; collects, analyzes and communicates infection control data and information; coordinates internal and external infection control risk assessments including new products and processes; monitors regulatory, accrediting and licensing agency guidelines and regulations and integrates same into infection control program; conducts cluster and outbreak investigations in collaboration with other departments in the hospital; coordinates reporting to public health authorities; plans and provides formal and informal infection control education to staff, medical staff and the community; collaborates with hospital, BHSF, local, state and federal authorities in Emergency Management planning; serves as a resource and consultant to Senior Leaders, the medical staff, employees and volunteers.Estimated salary range for this position is $69617.60 - $90502.88 / year depending on experience.Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Nursing - BSN. 2 years experience as an Infection Control professional preferred or 2 years clinical hospital experience required. Certification in Infection Control required upon hire or must be completed within 2 years. RNs hired prior to 2/2012 are not required to have BSN to continue in their non-leadership role as an RN.
EOE

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