Infection Control Preventionist - SoleMia

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The University of Miami UHealth at SoLé Mia opening September 2025, will bring high-quality academic medicine to North Miami, Aventura, and surrounding communities. Our expert team of physicians and staff will represent a wide range of specialties, including NCI–designated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the number one eye hospital in the nation. UHealth at SoLé Mia will also deliver the latest in urologic treatments from the renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute as well as top-notch care from UHealth’s nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs.

The University of Miami UHealth – (department/division) at SoLé Mia has an exciting opportunity for a Infection Control Preventionist.

The Infection Preventionist functions as a consultant, educator, role model, change agent and researcher at the assigned location/s. The Infection Control Preventionist develops, reviews and revises infection prevention and control policies and procedures in conjunction with departmental leaders to ensure alignment of current standards and guidelines. Ensure employees are educated and trained on these policies and procedures. The incumbent ensures oversight of the facility’s compliance within the University’s policies and procedures, state and federal regulations related to infection prevention and control.

Surveillance and monitoring

Participates in development of a surveillance plan based on the population served, services provided, and analysis of surveillance data. Evaluate and modify the surveillance plan as necessary. Evaluate the presence of emerging pathogens/ infectious diseases circulating in the community. Collect and compile surveillance data. Abstract clinical data from various internal documentation sources and enters data into internal and external databases. Integrate regulatory requirements. Use standardized definitions for the identification and classification of events (i.e., healthcare-associated infection). Performs analysis and meaningful presentation of data. Report significant findings to key stakeholders. Use statistical techniques to describe data, calculate risk and establish benchmarks Monitor appropriate Use of Personal Protective Equipment.

Design and Deliver Education

Assess and address infection prevention learning needs of those served Collaborate in the development and delivery of educational programs (goal and objectives) and/or tools that relate to infection prevention, control, and epidemiology (i.e. Develops educational brochures and information sheets to better educate patients, visitors, and staff) Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and learner outcomes Advise personnel regarding infected or potentially infected patients concerning barrier requirements (isolation requirements), including when patients should be removed from isolation. Participate in education of public health alerts and disease prevention.

Regulatory Requirements

Comply with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at the local, state, and federal levels. Facilitate compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Stay current on infection prevention and control regulatory and accreditation standards. Consult on infection risk assessments, prevention, and control strategies (including occupational health, construction, and emergency management).

Program Management

Collaborate in the development, implementation, and evaluation the organizational infection prevention program Conduct outbreak investigations Reviews and revises infection prevention and control policies and procedures in conjunction with departmental leaders to ensure alignment of current standards and guidelines. Determine resource needs to accomplish proposed goals and objectives. Translate evidence-based practices and research findings into routine practices Implement initiatives that maximize benefits and minimize barriers (workflow, space, or access to supplies) Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Performance Improvement

Participate in PI committees, teams and initiatives as indicated Evaluate the si