Infection Preventionist II, Day Shift, Rehabilitation

Adventist Rehabilitation - Rockville

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Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire an experienced Infection Preventist who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

As an Infection Preventionist, you will:
•Provide integral input into the design and implementation of educational
presentations regarding infection prevention and isolation/precautions in
relation to specific communicable diseases.
•Conduct surveillance and outbreak investigations as indicated.
•In collaboration with Occupational Health, investigate significant infection
problems and other infections among patients and employees.
•Assist in planning, and day-to-day operations of the infection prevention
program.
•Report communicable diseases to respective units/departments as required.
•Ensure infection prevention databases are maintained in a timely fashion.
•Represent infection prevention at entity/system-wide forums.

Qualifications include:
•Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, Microbiology, or Medical Technology, Master's degree preferred.
•Previous experience in infection control and knowledge of OSHA, TJC, CDC, CARF and other applicable local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines related to infection control
•More than 10 years of direct infection control experience preferred
•Previous infection control experience in the Rehabilitation setting is strongly preferred
•Computer literacy, including experience with word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and epidemiology software
•Working knowledge of adult education, patient care management, microbiology, immunology, and health care epidemiology
•Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Work Schedule:

This role is responsible for the oversight of infection prevention activities of two inpatient rehab hospitals (97 beds) and 7 outpatient therapy clinics.

• Rated America's Best Rehab Center in the Region by Newsweek

• CARF Accredited in four programs

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At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts

• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Free Employee parking

• Benefits Eligible Positions:

  • Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans [including health, employer-paid disability and life insurance, PTO]

  • Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with 3 year vesting  

  • Ancillary benefits such as flexible spending, legal and pet insurance to meet the needs of employees and their eligible family members

  • Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare requires all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if needed, may elect to be vaccinated at any community pharmacy or location offering COVID-19 vaccinations.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

 

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act.  As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

 

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those