Regional Infection Preventionist ( Job Number: 178686 )
Location: Rockville Maryland
Description: Kaiser Permanente is at present looking to employ Regional Infection Preventionist ( Job Number: 178686 ) right now, this vacancy will be placed in Maryland. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. In order to advance patient safety & to prevent infections within MAS Region Service Area (NOVA, SDSM, or Baltimore),! invasive procedures will be monitored per the Region-wide Infection Control Annual Strategic Work Plan. Infection Preventionist coordinates an integrated & comprehensive infection surveillance, prevention, & process improvement program. Objectively & systematically assesses, monitors, evaluates, & improves the processes that affect the quality of patient care while ensuring compliance with all standards, regulatory, & accreditation requirements. Improves patient outcomes by preventing infections.
Essential Functions:
- Manages, organizes, & implements the Regional Infection Prevention Program for the Service Area of responsibility to include ambulatory surgery services, invasive diagnostic procedures & any procedures performed in procedure & treatment rooms in collaboration with the Director of EBM, EH&S, Infection Control & Employee Health & Regional Manager of IC & EH.
- Assists in the development & implementation an annual Regional Infe! ction Control Annual Strategic Work Plan in coordination with ! the goals & priorities established by the Regional Infection Control Committee & EH&S/Infection Control/Employee Health Department.
- Develops plans, offers recommends, &/or coordinates implementation of infection prevention initiatives.
- Presents infection prevention educational programs.
- Provides immediate advice or coaching to staff or practitioners directly involved in a situation that may present potential an infection control risk or exposure to members &/or the organization.
- Manages & secures the identification, investigation & corrective action planning/implementation process relating to infection prevention practices or issues.
- Develops & implements an annual ambulatory surgery services (ASC) Infection Control Annual Strategic Work Plan specific to ASC & in coordination with the goals & priorities established by the Regional Infection Control Committee & EH&S/Infection Control/Employee Health Department.
- Promotes c! ompliance with accreditation standards, & other federal & state laws & regulations, as well as internal Kaiser Permanente's requirements relating to infection prevention & control.
- Participates, collaborates, & represents the organization on external infection prevention projects & participates in program office-sponsored infection prevention initiatives.
- Maintains effective communication with all individuals involved in infection prevention initiatives or projects.
- Involves key stakeholders, as indicated, with such projects, keeping them informed as to project status, barriers encountered, completion, etc.
- Promotes the replication of successful "best practices" from other regions within the program, or other health care organizations.
- Serves as a member or ex officio member on the a) Regional Infection Control Committee; b) Ambulatory Surgery Quality Committees; c) Medication Safety Committee; d) Regional Product Review Committe! e; e) Service Area Quality Improvement Committees; & f) Accreditation R! eadiness Team.
- Applies change management concepts to influence successful, timely attainment of Regional & Service Area to include Ambulatory Surgery Services Infection Prevention Program goals, project completion targets, or other infection prevention goals.
- Makes effective use of accessible databases to produce meaningful reports for stakeholders interested in making infection prevention improvements.
- This job description is not all encompassing.
Basic Qualifications:
- Five (5) years of experience or combination of experience in an acute care hospital or ambulatory setting with knowledge of medical and surgical procedures, treatments, and patient management required.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience applying quality improvement techniques, and facilitating compliance with accreditation standards required.
- Previous demonstrated experience in successfully implementing maj! or patient safety and/or quality improvement initiatives or projects required.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or must compete with six (6) months of employment).
- Licensure as RN in VA, MD or DC required in applicable jurisdiction.
- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control required within eighteen (18) months of employment.
- Background in infection prevention or control, employee health, risk management, and patient safety required, preferably in a managed care setting.
- Knowledge of federal and state health care laws and regulations required.
- Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office Suite required.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required.
- Skilled in problem-solving and collaborating with other professionals required.
- Master's degree in a related area preferred.
- Familiarity with Kaiser ! Permanente preferred.
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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:48:54 GMT
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