Description

The Infection Preventionist works under the supervision of the Infection Prevention Program Manager and partners with leadership throughout PAMC in the prevention and mitigation of healthcare associated infections.

Provides coverage in the acute and community care setting. Assists with the review of microbiological reports. Maintains concurrent record review, data collection and data analysis. Assists in preparation to address infection control standards required by JCAHO and all infection control regulations required by federal, state, and local laws. Performs education and training to employees and physicians. Continues infection control activities in the absence of the program manager.

Job Duties:

• Identify infectious disease processes that could potentially cause harm to patients, employees and the community; conduct outbreak investigations;
• Assist the IP team in successfully implementing a region-wide Infection Prevention program.
• Collect, process, and analyze surveillance data to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to decrease Health Associated Infections (HAI);
• Report communicable diseases and HAIs to National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) as required by law;
• Consult with administration, medical staff, department managers, employees and patients regarding infection control practices, policies and procedures to ensure regulatory and professional standards are met;
• Consult with hospital committees to formulate changes in the policies, procedures and/or processes to reduce the spread of infections; revise institution-wide policies related to identification of infection prevention issues and outbreak control and prevention;
• Lead multidisciplinary collaborative teams to improve preventive practices, identify evidence-based research, and improve patient and institutional outcomes;
• Develop and provide employee educational programs to keep employees updated on current infection control practices and their related responsibilities as required by regulatory agencies;
• Assist with development and implementation of annual infection control plan for the Providence Alaska Medical Center and update as needed to meet regulatory requirements;
• Review all labs daily to appropriately identify cases to report for resistant organisms, communicable diseases, and those warranting further clinical review by the Infection Preventionist;
• Evaluate hospitalized patients for the presence of nosocomial, infectious or reportable disease using electronic data and conduct case review to evaluate organizational gaps in practices and formulate action plans in collaboration with leadership;
• Evaluate products used in the facility to match infection to control standards and regulations;
• Complete Environment of Care rounds in all areas of the facility biannually to evaluate organizational compliance and need for improvement or education to sustain regulatory preparedness;
• Regulatory compliance, including Joint Commission, Alaska State Public Health, CMS, and OSHA;
• Construction risk analysis and provide recommendations for compliance practices and facility designs;
• Assist with antimicrobial stewardship program and provide recommendations.
• Implement and comply with policies, practices, and processes of the infection prevention program at the ministry, region, and system level.
• In collaboration with the Regional Manager of Infection Prevention Epidemiological Services, IP medical director, and IP peers, follow all current local, state, and federal guidelines, standards, and regulations.
• Intermittent remote work reporting to the Anchorage, AK office is permitted.
• Infrequent travel within the Alaska region.

Hours: Full-Time, 1.0 FTE, Day Shift, 40 Hours Per Week.

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Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in laboratory science, nursing, public health or a related field and 2 years of experience in any healthcare or public health-related occupation. Employer will also accept Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science, nursing, public health or a related field and 5 years of progressive, postbaccalaureate experience in any healthcare or public health-related occupation.
• 1 year of experience in infection control, infection prevention, or epidemiology.
• Experience working with regulatory and accreditation agencies.
• Experience using epidemiological and statistical tools in an academic or professional environment.
• Experience providing recommendations for infection prevention policies and practices in a healthcare setting.
• Must be willing and able to travel within the Alaska region.

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

About the Team

Providence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat-Su, Seward, and Valdez. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

We are committed to cultural diversity and equal employment for all individuals. It is our policy to recruit, hire, promote, compensate, transfer, train, retain, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (including certain language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, and military and veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status. We will also provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified caregiver or applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of our business.

We are a community where all people, regardless of differences, are welcome, secure, and valued. We value respect, appreciation, collaboration, diversity, and a shared commitment to serving our communities. We expect that all workforce members in our community will act in ways which reflect a commitment to and accountability for, racial and social justice and equality in the workplace. As such, we will maintain a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on any applicable legally protected status. We also expect that all workforce members will maintain a positive workplace free from any unacceptable conduct which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.

Requsition ID: 175625

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Clinical Safety

Job Function: Clinical Support

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Clinical Professional

Department: 1017 AK PAMC INFECT CONTROL

Address: AK Anchorage 3200 Providence Dr

Pay Range: $43.39 - $70.03

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.