Infection Control Rn Jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Location:

Pembroke Pines, Florida

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary:

Directs the infection control activities and resources to ensure alignment with the mission, values, and objectives of the departments and organization. Ensures the implementation of the Infection Control Plan, working collaboratively with staff, physicians, and patients. Responsible for oversight of the wound care team.

Responsibilities:

Leads departmental financial planning/budget to ensure cost-effective operations and maximize profitability.

Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.

Monitors and evaluates the MHS Infection Control Plan to ensure compliance with established professional , regulatory, and organizational standards/requirements.

Collaborates with A-Team, Department Leaders, and Medical Staff to determine organizational priorities and goals as they relate to Infection Control Prevention.

Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide infection control processes, support the delivery of infection control prevention strategies, and ensures a culture of safety, quality, satisfaction, and family-centered care.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, JOINT COMMISSION, LEADING CHANGE INITIATIVES, LEADING STRATEGY, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Bachelors (Required)Clinical Lab Technologist License (TN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate, Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: The Manager should possess ability to build and foster positive relationships, lead others, and create compliance when implementing infection prevention and control programs. Highly energetic, displays creativity, and has extensive presentation experience.Critical thinking skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and decisive judgment. Must possess time management skills including the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Requires mastery of standardized definitions for healthcare associated infections, and the ability to utilize evidence-based guidelines and in the absence of any such guidelines, expert opinion under the supervision of the Medical Director and administration. Ability to work closely with multidisciplinary roles across the healthcare system.Required Work Experience: Greater than three (3) years of experience in infection prevention and control required.Other Information: Additional Education Info: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Registered/Professional Nursing or Epidemiology or Microbiology program or a Master's degree in Public Health (MPH). Additional Cert/License Info: Florida State licensure required for Registered Nurse (RN) or Clinical Lab Technologist (TN). Licensure not required for Master of Public Health.Board certification in infection control (CIC) preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

•  Bending and Stooping = 0%
•  Climbing = 0%
•  Keyboard Entry = 80%
•  Kneeling = 0%
•  Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 40%
•  Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
•  Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
•  Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
•  Reaching = 60%
•  Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
•  Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
•  Running = 0%
•  Sitting = 80%
•  Squatting = 0%
•  Standing = 80%
•  Walking = 80%
•  Audible Speech = 80%
•  Hearing Acuity = 80%
•  Smelling Acuity = 0%
•  Taste Discrimination = 0%
•  Depth Perception = 80%
•  Distinguish Color = 60%
•  Seeing - Far = 80%
•  Seeing - Near = 80%
•  Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
•  Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
•  Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
•  Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
•  Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
•  Asbestos = 0%
•  Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
•  Dust = 60%
•  Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
•  Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
•  Hazardous Medication = 40%
•  Latex = 60%
•  Computer Monitor = 80%
•  Domestic Animals = 60%
•  Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
•  Fire Risk = 0%
•  Hazardous Noise = 0%
•  Heating Devices = 0%
•  Hypoxia = 0%
•  Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
•  Magnetic Fields = 0%
•  Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
•  Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
•  Potential Electric Shock = 0%
•  Potential for Physical Assault = 60%
•  Radiation = 0%
•  Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
•  Unprotected Heights = 0%
•  Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift:

Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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