Registered Nurse - RN - Infection Preventionist - Days

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

This job evaluates quality of patient care and patient outcomes related to healthcare-associated infections, collects, prepares and analyzes healthcare associated infection data, presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions and monitors employee compliance in use of barrier precautions and infection prevention measures. Prepares and presents educational offerings for staff; serves as a resource to all departments and personnel, implements programs to protect the healthcare workers, visitors, and others in the healthcare environment, sets and recommends policies and procedures to prevent adverse events.

Shift

Monday-Friday, 8a-4:30p

Education 

Required - Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Public Health, Medical Technology, Biology, or related health sciences field or  Registered Nurse with current State of Louisiana RN License

Work Experience

Required - 5 years Nursing or healthcare managerial experience.

Preferred - Infection Control experience

Certifications

Preferred - Certification in Infection Control  within 2 year of hire or BSN

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, keyboard, and various software programs specific to role.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout required job processes.
• Knowledge of infectious disease process, patient care practices, aseptic technique and other principles of infection transmission and prevention.
• Organizational skills including the ability to multi-task.

Job Duties

• Interpret and implement regulatory agencies laws, regulations and standards.
• Conduct surveillance activities to identify infections.
• Maintains Accurate Documentation.
• Provide ongoing infection control education to all health care workers.
• Assures Committee participation.
• Maintains Performance Improvement activities.
• Maintains Professional Development and Competency.
• Other related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following:  Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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