Why work at TidalHealth?
Looking for a rewarding place to work? Choose TidalHealth. U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke as 2022-2023 High Performing hospitals for 11 challenging and elective health conditions; the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. Located just 30 minutes from the beach, TidalHealth offers the widest array of specialty and subspecialty services such as neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, joint replacement, emergency/trauma care, comprehensive cancer care, wound care and clinical trials and research. Take advantage of our tuition assistance and scholarship programs to grow both personally and professionally.
RN Infection Preventionist Position Summary
The Infection Preventionist manages activities of the hospital-wide Infection Prevention Program under guidelines established by the Infection Team, The Joint Commission , Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Center for Disease Control, APIC, SHEA, IHI, AHRQ and OSHA. The Infection Preventionist ’s scope of care is to protect the patient, healthcare worker, visitors and others in the healthcare environment in a cost-effective manner, whenever possible, in order to improve the health of the communities we serve. The inventory, distribution/delivery of medications may be required.
RN Infection Preventionist Position Requirements
Registered Nurse, licensed in the state in which you reside (must be compact if not Maryland) Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or health-related field Certification in Infection Prevention and Control by the National Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology LLS (credentialed as “CIC”) is highly preferred. Five years experience as a Registered Nurse including one year of experience in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity Knowledge of clinical diagnostic and laboratory procedures, microbiology, infectious/communicable diseases, patient care procedures and detailed knowledge of acute care hospital facility operations Knowledge of and experience working with all components of Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, Power point), HPF, Safety Surveillor, Care Manager, Star. Valid driver’s license and verification of insurability under Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s automobile insurance plan.
RN Infection Preventionist Benefits
At TidalHealth, team members working at least 36 hours per pay period based on 12-hour shift schedules or at least 37.5 hours for non 12-hour shift schedules and part-time team members working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits. Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union. Salary range: $75,670.40 - $121,076.80 Commensurate with experience