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All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

+ Benefits from Day One

+ Paid Days Off from Day One

+ Career Development

+ Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better.

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift** : Days

**Location:** 2525 S DOWNING ST, Denver, 80210

The role you will contribute:

Knowledgeable of CDC guidelines and definitions of healthcare associated infections, the Joint Commission (TJC) and Colorado State Licensing (CDPHE) standards, and federal and state regulations. Responsible for the identification, investigation, reporting, prevention and control of healthcare associated infections among patients and personnel. Responsible for assisting with in-service programs related to infection prevention and regulatory requirements. Works collaboratively with the Infection Prevention Program manager and Quality Team to ensure continuous readiness and compliance with all accrediting body and regulatory agency requirements.

The value you will bring to the team:

Supports Infection Prevention

+ Develops, implements and annually evaluates the hospitals infection control program to prevent and control the transmission of infections in the patient, employee, visitor and medical staff populations.

+ Leads integration of prevention activities within and across departments.

+ Leads performance improvement teams on local and region level projects with a focus on reliability and sustainability of prevention practices.

+ Develops improvement initiatives focused on reducing HAIs and, enhancing patient safety. Defines the scope of a project to maintain focus and uses process and outcome measures to ensure that interventions are sustained over time.

+ Creates and oversees patient safety and quality initiatives and involves a multidisciplinary team to maximize benefits and minimize barriers for all stakeholders.

+ Prepares accurate tracking and trending of records/reports of epidemiological activities.

+ Monitors and reports communicable diseases to the appropriate agency.

+ Identifies and implements infection prevention and control strategies according to specific topics: hand hygiene; cleaning, disinfection and sterilization; use of isolation/barrier precautions when indicated; patient placement, transfer and discharge; environmental hazards; use of patient care products and medical equipment; patient immunization

Leads Regulatory/Accreditation Compliance Efforts.

+ Maintains knowledge of national, state and local regulatory and accreditation requirements, as it pertains to the Colorado State Statutes, CMS Conditions of Participation (CoP), and Joint Commission (TJC) standards.

+ Communicates with and educates associates and medical staff on TJC standards.

+ Acts as the liaison for surveyors during on-site survey activities (preparation, planning, coordinating, etc.)

+ Communicates and facilitates necessary changes in order to remain continuously compliant with accreditation standards.

+ Proactively seeks opportunities/mechanisms aimed at continually improving patient care, processes and compliance.

+ Facilitates the creation of an effective action plan in response to identified issues.

+ Proactively seeks opportunities/mechanisms aimed at continually improving patient care, processes and compliance

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Required qualifications:

+ Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or bachelor's degree in health science, public health, healthcare or related field.

+ 3 years health-care experience.

+ Working knowledge of microbiology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, aseptic techniques, and current practices relative to infection prevention

Preferred qualifications:

+ Master's Degree

+ Experience in infection prevention preferred and healthcare accreditation

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Infection Control

**Organization:** AdventHealth Porter

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25029288

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.