Interim Infection Preventionist | RN Required | Southeast US

Competitive Pay | Lodging | Rental Car or Mileage | Paid Flights Home | World-Class Support

Southeast US

• 3+ month assignment
• Reports to a highly supportive Chief Quality Officer
• Sole-practioner responsibility for the Infection Prevention program
• DNV Accredited acute care facility
• Partners with staff across the spectrum to ensure Infection Prevention is well-represented and implemented where necessary
• Investigates infections, particularly those surpassing established thresholds, to ensure patient safety and reduce medical errors through comprehensive patient care
• Conducts rounds to monitor compliance with recommended Infection Prevention practices
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of infection control processes in healthcare settings and utilizes knowledge of risk-stratified statistics relevant to healthcare-associated infections
• Oversees National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) data submission and ensures accuracy and timeliness in reporting healthcare-associated infections
• Serves as a mentor to staff across departments, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development in infection prevention practices
• Reviews and enforces infection prevention standards during construction, renovation, and maintenance projects to minimize environmental risks, ensuring compliance with ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) protocols and regulatory guidelines
• Prepares and presents relevant data to infection control committees regularly and communicates infection control activities to relevant stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Current RN license (any state)
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) strongly preferred
• 5+ years of recent Infection Prevention experience in an acute care setting
• Experience and knowledge of compliance with Employee Health, DNV standards, CMS, OSHA, and state regulations, outbreak investigation, and overall direction of the infection prevention and control program
• Proven knowledge and experience in the practice of epidemiological principles and infectious diseases as they relate to infection control and prevention
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of hospital staff
• Available to travel to the client site and work a full-time schedule, M - F, or as needed

Galileo Staffing Services, a division of Galileo Search, LLC., is a premier provider of interim healthcare specialists, professionals, and executives to nationwide acutecare hospitals. To learn more about Galileo Staffing Services, visit our website at www.galileosearch.com.

How will YOU benefit when working with Galileo?

• Highly competitive pay rates that are best in the industry with weekly direct deposit
• Per diem for the housing of your choice if not provided by the client and for incidental expenses
• Weekly travel expense reimbursement (flights, rental car, or mileage)
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k available
• State License expense reimbursement for endorsement
• Comprehensive professional liability insurance coverage
• Short or long-term assignments
• Local, regional, or national assignments based on availability
• World-class support before, during, and after each assignment

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