What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Prevention Research Analyst position at APR Consulting?
APR Consulting, Inc. has been engaged to identify a Research Analyst
Location: Titusville, FL 32796
Position: Research Analyst
Pay Rate: $46.50/hr
Duration: 13 weeks
Expected Shift: 40 hrs/week
8am to 5pm
MISC:
*Teams interviews
*Role is fully onsite, no flexibility to work remote
*No Parking fees
*Dress code is business casual, sometimes scrubs that the temp would need to have
*This role could be a temp to hire based on business need and good performance/attendance
JOB SUMMARY:
The Infection Prevention Professional reports to the Quality Manager. The Infection Prevention Professional is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of infectious and communicable diseases, educating care partners about infection prevention, and the development of policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet regulatory and nationally organized agency recommendations and requirements. The Infection Prevention Professional enters data into State/National databases, assesses the educational needs of all care partners, and develops educational plans and curricula in response to identified organization needs, goals, and infectious/communicable disease trends. Participates in infection prevention/safety environmental rounds and provides support to clinical employee health as needed. Plans, develops, and implements quality process improvement methodology to improve clinical and process outcomes. Is responsible for annual reviews with updates to the Infection Control and Prevention Plan for PMC. Coordinates and facilitates the Infection Control and Prevention Committee. Prepares timely reports to external agencies as required.
JOB RESPONSIBILIITIES:
1. Performs ongoing surveillance, data collection and reporting of infectious and communicable diseases, analyzes the data to identify trends, root causes and opportunities for intervention.
2. Using industry and population best practices develops, implements, and continuously monitors system practices to prevent known and future infectious states.
3. Serves as a subject matter expert in infection prevention and provides consultation, education and training to clinical and non-clinical care partners across all departments to promote a safe environment and reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections (HAI).
4. Compiles dashboard reports for Medical Staff Department, Nursing Department, and multidisciplinary department committee meetings.
5. Participates in the development of policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet regulatory and nationally organized agency recommendations and requirements.
6. Enters data into State/National databases.
7. Assesses the educational needs of all care partners and develops educational plans and curricula in response to identified organization needs, goals, and infectious/communicable disease trends.
8. Conducts rounds to include:
a. Infection prevention i.e. transmission-based precautions protocols, PPE compliance, hand hygiene
compliance, cleaning and disinfection
b. Safety i.e. construction, water management
c. Environmental – i.e. biohazardous waste, room pressures
d. Interdisciplinary – i.e. invasive device management (usage and necessity)
9. Plans, develops, and implements quality process improvement methodology to improve clinical and process outcomes. Leads and participates in performance improvement initiatives related to infection control, including hand hygiene, device associated infections and surgical site infection prevention.
10. Is responsible for annual reviews with updates to the Infection Control and Prevention Plan for PMC.
11. Coordinates and facilitates the Infection Control and Prevention Committee. Prepares timely reports to external agencies as required.
12. Investigates suspected infection outbreaks and leads containment and mitigation efforts.
13. Participates in emergency preparedness and response efforts.
14. Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
15. Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
*Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s preferred. Majors preferred: Epidemiology, Nursing, Public Health, Clinical Laboratory or related healthcare field.
*Preferred to have a nurse with an active or inactive license but nursing license is not a hard requirement.
*2-3 years of experience in a relevant position required.
*Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) required (MUST BE ON RESUME)
*Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
MISC REQUIREMENTS:
*Local candidates, this is a temp to hire.
*Problems are not standard/routine but are often similar to those seen before. Solutions can often be found by using methods chosen before in similar situations. Some judgment is required to interpret problems and select appropriate solutions based upon similar situations that have occurred in the past.
*Requires regular contact within the department and ongoing contact with other departments, supplying, or gathering factual information.
*Requires regular contact with outside agencies, other medical centers, patients, or visitors, supplying or gathering factual information.
*Professional Skills: Skill levels require the employee to apply knowledge to practical issues and allows for development of new methods and procedures. Requires knowledge of theories and practices of a recognized professional field. Frequently applies knowledge to practical issues and problems
Our client is the one of the largest Healthcare Staffing Provider in the United States, to be assigned at one of their affiliated hospitals/healthcare facilities.
This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
Location: Titusville, FL 32796
Position: Research Analyst
Pay Rate: $46.50/hr
Duration: 13 weeks
Expected Shift: 40 hrs/week
8am to 5pm
MISC:
*Teams interviews
*Role is fully onsite, no flexibility to work remote
*No Parking fees
*Dress code is business casual, sometimes scrubs that the temp would need to have
*This role could be a temp to hire based on business need and good performance/attendance
JOB SUMMARY:
The Infection Prevention Professional reports to the Quality Manager. The Infection Prevention Professional is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of infectious and communicable diseases, educating care partners about infection prevention, and the development of policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet regulatory and nationally organized agency recommendations and requirements. The Infection Prevention Professional enters data into State/National databases, assesses the educational needs of all care partners, and develops educational plans and curricula in response to identified organization needs, goals, and infectious/communicable disease trends. Participates in infection prevention/safety environmental rounds and provides support to clinical employee health as needed. Plans, develops, and implements quality process improvement methodology to improve clinical and process outcomes. Is responsible for annual reviews with updates to the Infection Control and Prevention Plan for PMC. Coordinates and facilitates the Infection Control and Prevention Committee. Prepares timely reports to external agencies as required.
JOB RESPONSIBILIITIES:
1. Performs ongoing surveillance, data collection and reporting of infectious and communicable diseases, analyzes the data to identify trends, root causes and opportunities for intervention.
2. Using industry and population best practices develops, implements, and continuously monitors system practices to prevent known and future infectious states.
3. Serves as a subject matter expert in infection prevention and provides consultation, education and training to clinical and non-clinical care partners across all departments to promote a safe environment and reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections (HAI).
4. Compiles dashboard reports for Medical Staff Department, Nursing Department, and multidisciplinary department committee meetings.
5. Participates in the development of policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet regulatory and nationally organized agency recommendations and requirements.
6. Enters data into State/National databases.
7. Assesses the educational needs of all care partners and develops educational plans and curricula in response to identified organization needs, goals, and infectious/communicable disease trends.
8. Conducts rounds to include:
a. Infection prevention i.e. transmission-based precautions protocols, PPE compliance, hand hygiene
compliance, cleaning and disinfection
b. Safety i.e. construction, water management
c. Environmental – i.e. biohazardous waste, room pressures
d. Interdisciplinary – i.e. invasive device management (usage and necessity)
9. Plans, develops, and implements quality process improvement methodology to improve clinical and process outcomes. Leads and participates in performance improvement initiatives related to infection control, including hand hygiene, device associated infections and surgical site infection prevention.
10. Is responsible for annual reviews with updates to the Infection Control and Prevention Plan for PMC.
11. Coordinates and facilitates the Infection Control and Prevention Committee. Prepares timely reports to external agencies as required.
12. Investigates suspected infection outbreaks and leads containment and mitigation efforts.
13. Participates in emergency preparedness and response efforts.
14. Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
15. Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
*Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s preferred. Majors preferred: Epidemiology, Nursing, Public Health, Clinical Laboratory or related healthcare field.
*Preferred to have a nurse with an active or inactive license but nursing license is not a hard requirement.
*2-3 years of experience in a relevant position required.
*Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) required (MUST BE ON RESUME)
*Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
MISC REQUIREMENTS:
*Local candidates, this is a temp to hire.
*Problems are not standard/routine but are often similar to those seen before. Solutions can often be found by using methods chosen before in similar situations. Some judgment is required to interpret problems and select appropriate solutions based upon similar situations that have occurred in the past.
*Requires regular contact within the department and ongoing contact with other departments, supplying, or gathering factual information.
*Requires regular contact with outside agencies, other medical centers, patients, or visitors, supplying or gathering factual information.
*Professional Skills: Skill levels require the employee to apply knowledge to practical issues and allows for development of new methods and procedures. Requires knowledge of theories and practices of a recognized professional field. Frequently applies knowledge to practical issues and problems
Our client is the one of the largest Healthcare Staffing Provider in the United States, to be assigned at one of their affiliated hospitals/healthcare facilities.
This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
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