What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Control Practitioner position at St. Joseph's/Candler?
Company Description
St. Joseph’s/Candler, located in Savannah, Georgia, is a nationally recognized Magnet-designated health system known for its commitment to nursing excellence and cutting-edge medical technologies. Serving 33 counties across southeast Georgia and the South Carolina Low Country, the not-for-profit system includes two of the oldest continuously operating hospitals in the U.S.—St. Joseph’s Hospital and Candler Hospital. With centers of excellence in oncology, cardiovascular care, neurosciences, women’s and children’s services, and orthopedics, its Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion is a leader in providing access to the latest clinical trials as part of the National Cancer Institute’s Community Cancer Centers Program. The organization is the largest and only faith-based health system in the region.
Role Description
Monitors and implements the health system's Infection Control Program that is aimed at improving the quality of patient care/outcomes and patient/personnel safety by: conducting surveillance activities, providing education, analyzing and reporting data, recommending actions for and assisting in maintaining regulatory requirements/recommendations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required.
- Operating room experience is required.
- Epidemiology experience is required.
- Strong expertise in Infection Control, including the ability to identify, assess, and manage infection risks
- Certification in Infection Control within 3 years of eligibility and maintain certification