INFECTION CONTROL NURSE

Full Time
Raleigh, NC 27610
Posted
Job description
Responsibilities:
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal
Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily
since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $11.4 billion in
  • In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in
2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s
Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees
and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities, 42
outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and
various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United
Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

Qualifications:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Coordinates the Infection Control Program in collaboration with the interdisciplinary Safety/Infection Control Committee. Responsible for infection prevention, control and surveillance activities. Provides guidance regarding care and management of patients and/or employees with infections. When required, reports infections to the appropriate agencies. Surveys the hospital setting and inspects each area for potential problem areas related to cleanliness and sanitation, as well as areas of potential infection. Coordinates Performance Improvement plans that identify measure through aggregate data collection, assess and improve infection control processes within the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training:
  • RN with a Bachelors Degree preferred
  • Training in healthcare infection control programs, monitoring, and compliance preferred.

Experience:
  • Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience in an acute hospital or other related healthcare facility.
  • APIC Certification in infection control preferred. Upon employment, active APIC membership will be required.

Licensure/Certification:
  • Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina
  • Current CPR Certification
  • CPI Certification

Knowledge and Skills:
  • Displays written and verbal communication skills and is able to follow written and oral instructions.
  • Able to work collaboratively, diplomatically, and with integrity in problem identification, projects management, and problem solving activities.
  • Is knowledgeable of, can interpret, and put into practice pertinent federal, state, local regulations as well as Joint Commission and related standards.
  • Displays knowledge of ethical principles and compliance issues in a healthcare setting.
  • Is familiar with various types of documentation maintained in a healthcare setting.
  • Demonstrates good understanding of medical terminology.
  • Can work independently and productively with little supervision.
  • Can develop action plans, coordinate resources, and see tasks through to completion.
  • Displays good organizational skills.
  • Is knowledgeable about infection control activities in a healthcare setting.
  • Proficient in spreadsheet, word processing and database applications.
  • A working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious disease, and aseptic technique to include standard/universal precautions.

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