Performs a leadership role at her/his respective campus in providing an active, effective hospital-wide Infection Prevention Program that consists of surveillance, prevention and control of healthcare associated infections under the direction of the System Director of Quality and Clinical Standardization. Presents all Infection related critical information and statistics at Campus Leadership Morning Huddle. Works directly with Campus dyad leadership for campus infection related items. Collaborates as a team member when representing Infection Prevention activities and while working with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports and is a role model for the organization vision and mission. This position uses knowledge of patients age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient care. Works independently and with new technology to analyze surveillance findings and trends and researches evidence-based interventional strategies to address areas needing improvement. Co-leads Clinical Consensus workgroups with physicians leads. Develops and presents educational programs designed to change caregiver practices based on surveillance findings and evidence-based protocols. Independently takes off-hours call for Lee Health concerning Epidemiology/Infection Prevention. Serves on select hospital and/or system committees/task forces to provide effective infection prevention-related input for policy and procedure development or practice improvement. Provides input into the annual Infection Prevention Plan and assists in developing departmental priorities. Works in collaboration with the Infection Prevention Medical Director on projects and patient safety work plans. Educates staff at the elbow for all issues regarding Infection prevention and educates and serves as a resource for patients and families.
Job Requirements
Responsibilities:
Educational Requirements
Degree/Diploma Obtained
Program of Study
Required/ Preferred
and/or
Bachelor's
Nursing
Required
Additional Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing with a BSN or alternatively, must have B.S. or M.S. in a health care related field such as Microbiology, Medical Technology, Epidemiology/Public Health, etc. At time of hire/promotion, may be considered with current Certification in Infection Control (CIC).
Experience Requirements
Minimum Years Required
Area of Experience
Required/ Preferred
and/or
3 Years
Required
Additional Requirements
Has a minimum of three (3) years previous experience in staff nursing or health care related field. The IP must be knowledgeable in patient care practices and/or adult education principles. Has the ability to work with persons of varying education and cultural backgrounds. Experience in critical care nursing is highly desirable.
State of Florida Licensure Requirements
Licenses
Required/ Preferred
and/or
Registered Nurse License
Preferred
Holds current RN licensure or professional license as appropriate for their educational background.
Certifications/Registration Requirements
Certificates/Registrations
Required/ Preferred
and/or
Additional Requirements
Will attend a recognized training course (CDC/APIC) in Infection Prevention/Hospital Epidemiology or alternatively, must have and maintain current Certification in Infection Control (CIC). IP will obtain Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within three (3) years of hire into the position. IP will attend State, Regional or National Infection Prevention conferences as System resources permit. Must obtain Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within 3 years of hire into the position.
Other Requirements
Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills, excellent customer service skills, and computer and statistical skills necessary for data analysis.
Lee Health is the leading provider of health care in Southwest Florida and has served the citizens of Lee County and surrounding communities. Our origins can be traced to the Fall of 1916. Today, Lee Health consists of 4 acute care hospitals: Lee Memorial Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center, Gulf Coast Medical Center and Cape Coral Hospital, and 2 specialty hospitals: Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida and The Rehabilitation Hospital. In 2019, Lee Health is now home to four A-rated hospitals and we could not be more proud! Leapfrog also publishes an annual list of the top children’s hospitals in the United States and has named Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida one of the 10 best in the country for three years in a row. With more than 1 million patient contacts each year, Lee Health is the 4th largest public health system in the U.S. and the largest within Florida. Lee Health is a progressive, financially sound health care provider with over 13,000 employees, 1,300 community physicians and 4,500 volunteers. We Are...Caring People, Inspiring Health
