Registered Nurse RN - Infection Preventionist

We Are Hiring

• Department: Total Quality Management 
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. 
• Hospital: UAB St. Vincent's East 
• Location: Birmingham, AL 

We are looking for a registered nurse with a minimum of 3 years of acute care experience. Infection Prevention experience is strongly preferred. Must be willing to obtain certification in Infection Prevention and Control.

What You Will Do

Plan, implement, and evaluate infection prevention and control measures.

• Monitor and investigate known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control.
• Review, analyze, and implement regulations, standards, and/or guidelines of applicable governmental agencies and professional organizations.
• Collaborate in the development and delivery of educational programs and/or tools that relate to infection prevention, control, and epidemiology.
• Report infection surveillance, prevention and control in formation to local, state and federal public health authorities in accordance with law and regulation.
• Participate in the development of special studies designed to identify unusual epidemic situations or to evaluate the impact of new products, equipment or delivery of patient care. Report results to Infection Control Committee and other appropriate departments and/or committees.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider preferred.  American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Infection Control credentialed from the Certification Board ofInfection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.