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Infection Preventionist - Full- Time - infection Prevention

Tampa General Hospital

Location: Tampa, Florida
Type: Non-Remote
Posted on: April 13, 2021
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
8:30am - 5:00 p, Plus On-call
Submission for the position: Infection Preventionist - Full- Time - infection Prevention - (Job Number: 210000WR)
https://tgh.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=210000WR&lang=en
Infection Preventionist - Full- Time - infection Prevention
Facility Profile
TGH is the area’s only level I trauma center and one of just two ABA-verified adult & pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters*, we transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to one of the busiest solid organ transplant centers in the country. TGH is a nationally designated comprehensive stroke center, and has a 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit.  Other outstanding centers include cardiovascular, orthopedics, high-risk and normal obstetrics, urology, ENT, endocrinology, and the Children’s Medical Center, which features a nine-bed pediatric intensive care unit and pediatric kidney transplant services. As the region’s leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services.
Tampa General Hospital was named the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021, and recognized as one of America's Best Hospital's in five medical specialties: Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, and Orthopedics. Tampa General Hospital has been designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest recognition for nursing excellence, for the fourth consecutive time – an accomplishment that fewer than one percent of hospitals nationwide have earned. TGH is accredited by The Joint Commission and was awarded disease-specific certification in five medical specialties. TGH is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). *Air transport provided by Metro Aviation, Inc.
Department Profile
The ICUs include Trauma, Neuroscience, Surgical, Medical, Vascular, Cardiothoracic, Coronary Care, Burn, Adult ICU Step Down, Pediatrics, and Neonatal Units. TGH is a Level I Trauma Center, and a certified Regional Burn Center that excels in the care of critically ill patients.
Department Profile
Under general supervision and according to hospital policy and professional guidelines, conducts activity in order to prevent and control the transmission of infection. Follows established guidelines and regulations in the identification and reporting of communicable diseases and healthcare acquired infections. Conducts education as needed for physicians, staff, volunteers, and patients related to prevention of the spread of infection. Routinely conducts surveillance of the environment and reports potential hazards related to infection prevention. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.
Required Skills
Baccalaureate degree and a minimum of five (5) years experience in nursing or microbiology OR MPH with concentration in Epidemiology including experience with statistical analysis.  Licensed in the state of Florida in Nursing or Medical Technology if applicable.
Certification in Infection Prevention plus 2 years of experience in an acute care hospital and experience/training with Quality Improvement methodology preferred.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) preferred.
TGH Main Campus (TGHMAIN)
1 Tampa General Circle
Tampa , 33606
TGH Main Campus
1 Tampa General Circle
Nursing (Technical/Clerical)
TGH - Hospital
Apr 13, 2021, 7:41:29 PM
Schedule: Full-time Location(s): Tampa Day Job