Job DescriptionUW Medical Center-Montlake - Center for Clinical Excellence has an outstanding opportunity for a
Infection Preventionist /Healthcare Epidemiologist.WORK SCHEDULE- Full time / 40 hours per week
- Primarily Monday-Friday, day shift
- Up to 3 days per week of telework will be allowed, once fully trained
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS- Play a key role shaping clinical practice at a magnet-designated medical center
- Oversees Infection Prevention program plans, such as, Catheter-Acquired Urinary Tract Infection, Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection, Environment of Care, and Highly Pathogenic Disease Programs at our medical center
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES- Investigates hospital acquired infections and exposures
- Serves as a consultant and advisor to personnel at all levels for infection prevention epidemiology
- Consults and advises on patient care issues, equipment evaluation, construction activities and management, disposal of infectious waste, and other infection prevention activities
- Reviews quality and safety indicators to identify trends and make recommendations for process improvement implementations
- Makes regular rounds to interact with healthcare teams
- Educates and coaches staff to promote approved practices, with a goal of reducing the transmission of healthcare acquired infections
- Develops and maintains relationships with patient care staff and managers, faculty, and administrative staff
- Guides analyses and presentation of healthcare-associated infection surveillance results
- Collaborates with hospital leaders, faculty and staff to identify ongoing care concerns and quality of care issues
- Monitors compliance with state, local and federal requirements and participates in regulatory and accreditation activities related to infection control.
- Investigates and reports HAI through National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) as required by CMS and state law
- Acts as a liaison with public health for infection control and exposure issues and assist in epidemiologic investigations of suspected outbreaks
- In conjunction with other members of the Infection Prevention and Epidemiology, provides 24-hour coverage for the University of Washington Medical Center
REQUIREMENTS- 5 years experience in nursing, public health, healthcare or epidemiology
- 2 years of recent/current experience in infection control and epidemiology; inpatient clinical care experience preferred
- Familiarity with QI methods, database management systems and tools
- Current Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology or obtain within 3 years of hire if not currently certified
Compensation, Benefits and Position DetailsPay Range Minimum:$126,144.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:$156,000.00 annual
Other Compensation:Benefits:For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:Not Applicable
