Sarasota Memorial Hospital
At Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Magnet Award recognition places our nursing staff in the top 3% in the nation. Year after year, our community-owned regional medical center and leading acute care hospital is named by U.S. News & World Report as one of “America's Best Hospitals”, ranking above all other Florida institutions in several specialties. These awards combined with our supportive team environment help to ensure your success!
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America’s Safest Hospitals To ensure our continued success and outstanding quality, Sarasota Memorial is committed to hiring the most talented team members. We constantly strive to find the most talented staff to help deliver excellence. Currently, we are seeking an experienced
Manager, Infection Prevention and Control
1. JOB SUMMARY: The infection prevention and control manager has operational responsibility for managing the Infection Prevention and Control Department in providing an active, effective, system wide Infection Prevention and Control Program which consists of surveillance, prevention and control of nosocomial infections. In this leadership role, the manager supports clinical staff in meeting objectives of the Infection Prevention and Control Program, assisting with planning, overcoming obstacles and assuring necessary documentation. The manager participates in the development and management of the departmental budget, and the orientation, education and development of staff members. Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred,
JOB SUMMARY: The infection prevention and control manager has operational responsibility for managing the Infection Prevention and Control Department in providing an active, effective, system wide Infection Prevention and Control Program which consists of surveillance, prevention and control of nosocomial infections. In this leadership role, the manager supports clinical staff in meeting objectives of the Infection Prevention and Control Program, assisting with planning, overcoming obstacles and assuring necessary documentation. The manager participates in the development and management of the departmental budget, and the orientation, education and development of staff members. Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred, 2. RN currently licensed in the State of Florida or licensure as Medical Technologist/ASCP in the State of Florida is required.
RN currently licensed in the State of Florida or licensure as Medical Technologist/ASCP in the State of Florida is required.3. Minimum of five (5) years clinical practice, preferably an acute care setting is required. Management experience with demonstrated successful track record is preferred.
Minimum of five (5) years clinical practice, preferably an acute care setting is required. Management experience with demonstrated successful track record is preferred.4. CIC is required. Must achieve certification within two years of hire.
CIC is required. Must achieve certification within two years of hire.5. Demonstrated effectiveness in changing health care process is preferred.
Demonstrated effectiveness in changing health care process is preferred.6. Advanced experience using PC (computer) required including word processing, spreadsheet, database applications and Internet is preferred.
Advanced experience using PC (computer) required including word processing, spreadsheet, database applications and Internet is preferred. 7. Previous experience with hospital information systems (order entry, results reporting) and strong analytic skills is preferred.
Previous experience with hospital information systems (order entry, results reporting) and strong analytic skills is preferred.8. Expert interpersonal skills, including ability to work extensively with physicians and other high level healthcare professionals is preferred.
Expert interpersonal skills, including ability to work extensively with physicians and other high level healthcare professionals is preferred.Conveniently located to most major Florida cities and attractions, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System offers our team members all the amenities associated with an active “Florida Lifestyle”. Surround your self with world-class shopping, PGA quality golf courses, award winning theater, hiking trails and some of the nation’s top beaches. We invite you to explore all of the opportunities found right here in Sarasota, FL! Learn more about our career opportunities by visiting our website at www.smh.com or our beautiful community, by visiting our local Chamber of Commerce www.sarasotachamber.com
Apply online: www.smh.com
Kindred Hospital - Tampa
The position is: Infection Control Practitioner-Kindred Hospital-Tampa
The web-site to apply is: www.kindredhospitals.com
Education: Bachelor's Degree in nursing or healthcare related field.
Licenses/Certification: Current Florida State RN license.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing.
Please contact: Anne Rai at Anne.Rai@Kindredhealthcare.com
352-439-9001.
HEALTHCARE INFECTION CONTROL SPECIALIST
JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Jackson Health System (Jackson Memorial Hospital) Miami, FL is presently recruiting for an experienced professional to serve in the capacity of Healthcare Infection Control Specialist for Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Jackson Memorial Hospital is an accredited, non-profit, tertiary care hospital and the major teaching facility for the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. With more than 1,550 licensed beds, Jackson Memorial Hospital is a referral center, a magnet for medical research, and home to Ryder Trauma Center - the only adult and pediatric Level 1 trauma center in Miami-Dade County.
Jackson Memorial is continually ranked in U.S. News & World Report among the "Best Hospitals In America." Jackson Memorial offers a broad range of services and clinical programs by a medical staff that is recognized for its patient care, education and research excellence.
Position Summary:
This dynamic role of Healthcare Infection Control Specialist identifies, prevents and controls nosocomial infections and communicable diseases among patients receiving services from the hospital departments, outpatient services and inpatient care areas and among healthcare workers, visitors and the public.
Selection Criteria:
•Current RN or M.T. license required;
Current RN or M.T. license required;•Experience in Microbiology for Medical Technologist required;
Experience in Microbiology for Medical Technologist required;•Bachelors degree in Nursing, Medical Technology or a related field required;
Bachelors degree in Nursing, Medical Technology or a related field required;•Prior infection control, supervisory and teaching experience preferred;
Prior infection control, supervisory and teaching experience preferred;•Masters degree in Public Health desired; and
Masters degree in Public Health desired; and•Experience with computers and database management desired.
Experience with computers and database management desired.Jackson Health System offers an exceptional competitive benefits package which includes medical/dental/life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 100% employer paid retirement, (6 year vesting) 403 B plan, personal leave plan and much more.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity please visit us at www.jhsmiami.org.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
The Willough at Naples
The Willough at Naples, a private psychiatric hospital, is seeking an Infection Control/Employee Health Registered Nurse. This is a contract position, slated for forty hours per month. The position is afforded a part time clerical worker. Candidates must have a valid FL RN license in good standing, and current CIC certification. If interested, please contact us today
Wanted: Infection Prevention & Control Practitioner to join
The Infection Prevention & Control Team at SUF
Shands at the University of Florida has an experienced team of infection prevention & control practitioners under the Director of Infection Prevention & Control and the Hospital Epidemiologist. We are currently recruiting for infection prevention and control practitioner to join our team.
Shands Hospital at UF and Shands Children’s Hospital including both the North and South Towers with satellite areas (i.e. Dialysis Clinic, Bone Marrow Clinic, Burn Clinic, Children’s’ Surgical Center, Florida Surgical Center and Florida Endoscopy Center) is a tertiary/quaternary care referral center/teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center with a high number of critical care patients including extensive solid organ transplant programs as well as bone marrow transplants. SUF also has a neurosurgical center of excellence and a cardiothoracic center.
Shands at UF is located in north central Florida in the city of Gainesville on the University of Florida Campus. It is part of Shands Healthcare.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: An Infection Control Practitioner must have a minimum of bachelor's degree in healthcare related field (Bachelors degree in nursing, medical technology, microbiology or equivalent with current licensure) with certification in infection control preferred, and 3-5 years of clinical experience. The successful candidate must be knowledgeable in infection prevention and the key areas of practice including but not limited to: microbiology, patient care, infectious diseases, statistics, pathology, epidemiology and adult education. Able to use Microsoft Office and perform surveillance and data analysis and able to use electronic surveillance systems and NHSN.
If not certified, will need to be certified within two (2) years as defined by eligibility rules per CBIC. Membership in Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.
The Infection Prevention & Control Team at Shands at the University of Florida has been recognized by our colleagues at SUF as #1 for customer service. Please consider joining this customer service oriented team.
Please apply at
Halifax Health
Halifax Health is seeking an Infection Control Coordinator Supervisor for our Infection Control Department.
This position provides quality patient care through surveillance, education, prevention and the development of policies and protocols that lead to reeducation in hospital acquired infections. Supervises surveillance nurse(s) and other support staff.
Requirements:
•Registered Nurse (if RN-Current valid Florida R.N. License), or degree in Microbiology, Epidemiology or Health Care Administration
Registered Nurse (if RN-Current valid Florida R.N. License), or degree in Microbiology, Epidemiology or Health Care Administration •Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. •Minimum of 5 years in nursing.
Minimum of 5 years in nursing. •Two-five years progressive supervision is desired
Two-five years progressive supervision is desired •Certification in Infection Control is a must.
Certification in Infection Control is a must. •Must be effective in oral and written communication, with the ability to present constructive critique to multi-disciplinary hospital personnel.
Must be effective in oral and written communication, with the ability to present constructive critique to multi-disciplinary hospital personnel. •Must be able to utilize computer programs used in the collection and analysis of data.
Must be able to utilize computer programs used in the collection and analysis of data.*About Halifax Health*
With an expanding network of specialized healthcare services, Halifax Health offers a tertiary hospital, community hospital, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with four outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, and Florida’s largest Emergency Department. Halifax Health provides the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units, Pediatric Emergency Department, and Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services. Widely recognized for its outstanding medical staff and leading-edge technology, Halifax Health consistently receives top statewide and national ratings for its specialties, including orthopedics, spinal surgery, stroke services, vascular services, and cardiology.
Superior pay and benefits, plus a workplace where modern medicine is the standard has attracted a staff whose skills and caring attitude are unsurpassed. Halifax Health has been recognized for its working environment by many area publications and was ranked #1 in the Orlando Sentinel's 2007 Top 100 Companies for Working Families. Halifax Health is the only company in Volusia County ranked in the Top 25 for the last four years. For more information, please visit http://www.halifaxhealth.org/.
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Halifax Community Health System is a Certified Drug-Free Workplace.
Halifax Community Health System is a Smoke-Free Workplace.
Halifax Community Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
Title: Infection Prevention Officer
City/State: Destin, FL
Location: Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
Department: Infection Control
Additional Job Details: FT Days
The Sacred Heart Human Resources Department encourages you to picture yourself in a valuable role with Northwest Florida's leading health care provider -- Sacred Heart Health System.
As a member of the Ascension Health System, Sacred Heart has a history of providing high-quality, compassionate care since 1915.
Salaries are highly competitive and we offer an excellent, flexible benefits package. We are fortunate to attract people who believe in our mission and who are dedicated to the service of our patients and their families.
Our associates give high ratings to their job engagement and the support for their well-being provided by our health care organization. Sacred Heart associates have scored among the highest in overall associate engagement within Ascension Health.
Northwest Florida is a growing family-oriented community. It offers a delightful year round climate, low cost living, excellent schools, boundless recreational opportunities and beautiful sugar white beaches along the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Summary
The Infection Prevention Officer directs the development and implementation of a organization-wide infection control program.
Responsibilities
•Administers the organization's Infection Control Plan and prepares the Infection Control Surveillance Summary. Develops policies and procedures to promote compliance with the mandates of applicable accrediting and regulatory agencies.
Administers the organization's Infection Control Plan and prepares the Infection Control Surveillance Summary. Develops policies and procedures to promote compliance with the mandates of applicable accrediting and regulatory agencies. •Performs infection surveillance and investigation including planning, design, data collection, interpretation and reporting.
Performs infection surveillance and investigation including planning, design, data collection, interpretation and reporting. •Reports infection surveillance, prevention and control information to all public health authorities as required by law.
Reports infection surveillance, prevention and control information to all public health authorities as required by law. •Provides consultation, education and training for infection control and prevention issues.
Provides consultation, education and training for infection control and prevention issues.Education & Experience
•Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. •Five years of clinical experience required. Two years of experience in a leadership role required
Five years of clinical experience required. Two years of experience in a leadership role required •Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required.
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required.Licensure, Certification, and Registration
•Current Infection Control certification required.
Current Infection Control certification required. •Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Florida required.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Florida required.How to Apply
If you are interested in joining the Sacred Heart Health System Team, please apply by emailing your resume to jwells@ascensionhealth.org or completing an online application at www.sacred-heart.org/careers. (Search for Job ID 2255).
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sacred Heart Health System is an equal opportunity employer
Coral Springs Medical Center
Epidemiologist - FT (9965) - Mon.-Fri., days
*2 years of related experience required.* BSN or BS from an accredited school required. Current State of Florida RN and/or MT license. Certification in Infection Control preferred. Identifies and prevents infections and educates staff and community in the prevention of infectious diseases in order to ensure compliance with requirements of regulatory agencies and supports the organization's mission of providing quality health care in a cost effective manner.
Apply on line at www.browardhealth.org
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