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Has a strong focus on Performance Improvement activities to include root cause analysis, risk assessments and outbreak investigation. Manages infection prevention program in the acute care setting or ...

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An Outbreak Investigation job involves identifying, researching, and controlling outbreaks of diseases. Professionals in this role collect and analyze data, determine patterns of disease spread, and implement control measures. They often work for public health agencies, hospitals, or research institutions. Their responsibilities include conducting field investigations, interviewing affected individuals, and coordinating with healthcare providers and government agencies to contain outbreaks efficiently.

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RN INFECTION PREVENTIONIST - QUALITY

RN INFECTION PREVENTIONIST - QUALITY

South Central Regional Medical Center

Laurel, MS • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

South Central Regional Medical Center rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

873rd of 993 rated hospitals

Job description

Infection PreventionistJob Title:

Infection Preventionist

Department:

Quality

Full Time/PRN:

Full Time

Job Summary

Infection Prevention and Control (IPCP), Antibiotic Stewardship (ASP), and Restorative Nursing programs; provides education, surveillance, outbreak investigation, and regulatory compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Primary training in nursing/medical technology/microbiology/epidemiology; RN preferred with IP experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year RN with infection prevention/control experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct surveillance and outbreak investigations.

• Develop policies, training, and action plans.

• Educate staff/residents/families; monitor documentation.

• Maintain immunizations/TB screening records.

• Participate in QAPI and required reporting.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.

• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling.

• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs independently; >50 lbs with assistance/devices.

• Assist with patient repositioning and transfers using proper body mechanics and equipment.

• Manual dexterity for clinical procedures and computer use; adequate vision, hearing, and speech.

All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.

South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

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