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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

- Mental Health Resources and Support

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** : _Day Shift_

**Location:** 1800 N Hancock Road, Minneola, FL 34715

**The community you'll be caring for:** AdventHealth Minneola

Nestled in the heart of South Lake County and just a short drive to Orlando, Minneola is a picturesque community, boasting stunning landscapes and beautifully maintained parks and trails. Minneolas charm and friendly atmosphere makes this an exceptional destination. This community's appeal continues to grow as exciting new developments are underway near the AdventHealth Minneola campus.

AdventHealth Minneola's 80-bed hospital will bring inpatient care to the growing population of South Lake County. Spanning approximately 204,000 square feet, the hospital will include an emergency department; full-service imaging; five operating suites; endoscopy services; outpatient laboratory; heart catheterization labs; critical care and general medical/surgical rooms. We are proud to be delivering clinical solutions for the mind, body and spirit in the Minneola community.

The role you'll contribute:

Direct interventions that protect patients from healthcare-associated infections in clinical and other settings, ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff, medical staff members, and guests. Conducts compliance audits to determine measures of success and adheres to guidelines and definitions of healthcare associated infections from the CDC, the Joint Commission (TJC), Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program standards, and federal and state regulations. Participates in projects and special programs relating to infection prevention and is responsible for implementing and coordinating all aspects of the Infection Prevention and Employee Health programs. Serves as a catalyst for change, actively involved in change management development for infection prevention. Collaborates with a wide range of healthcare professionals including the Chair of Therapeutics Committee, Emergency Department Physician(s), Occupational Health Physician(s), and serves as a consultant to the medical staff, and hospital professional and technical staff regarding infection prevention and control measures. Assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of a multi-disciplinary program for surveillance, prevention, and control of infections. Manages and leads the Infection Control and Prevention Program, including developing policies governing control of infections and communicable diseases.

The value you'll bring to the team:

Integrates clinical findings, laboratory results and other diagnostic tests to determine the presence of infections utilizing the criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control, National Health and Safety Network HIPAC/SHEA

Identifies need for infection prevention measures in high risk patients based on risk assessment and assists with coordination and implementation of control measures based on patients age and diagnosis specific needs

Utilizes threshold data for the assessment of unit specific/service specific infection rates and informs the assistant director of any potential problems

Assists in the development of infection control related policies, procedures and educational programs to comply with local, state, federal regulations, TJC/AOA standards and CDC/HICPAC/SHEA guidelines and disseminates pertinent information as appropriate

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed** **:

Leadership in Infection Prevention, Patient Safety, and Quality Improvement

o Knowledge of continuous process improvement principles

o Good interpersonal skills and can communicate with staff at all levels-executive, management, and staff both written and verbally

o Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with good organizational skills, follow-up, and analytical and problem-solving skills

o Conduct oneself professionally, maintaining confidence, confidentiality, and objectivity

o Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)

o Graduate of school of nursing, medical technology, public health, or another healthcare-related field

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 Minneola

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25033711

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.