Infection Control & Prevention Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the facility’s activities aimed at preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) by ensuring that sources of infections are isolated to limit the spread of infectious organisms.
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• Systematically collects, analyzes, and interprets health data in order to plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate appropriate public health practices.
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• Conducts educational and training activities for healthcare workers through instruction and dissemination of information on healthcare practices.

SKILLS

• Highly energetic individual who demonstrates a desire to develop and implement an effective infection prevention and control program.
• Plan and conduct training seminars and exercises and has a working knowledge of nursing practice and theory.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, display leadership and creativity, possess time management skills, and have extensive presentation experience.
• Adaptable and flexible in order to meet a wide range of service needs.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Five years of relevant clinical experience for non-nurse applicants; Registered Nurses should have a broad level of experience including critical care, emergency medicine, and medical/surgical nursing.
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• Current professional license in the State of Maine
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) (can obtain upon hire)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Read, analyze, and interpret contracts, technical procedures, and/or government regulations
• Display proficiency in computer and software skills
• Write reports and other forms of correspondence
• Present verbal and/or written information and respond to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints

We want to support your work and life balance, so we have flexible shifts available – and would love to speak with you about what interests you.

• Flexible Shifts
• Tuition reimbursement and Tuition Loan Forgiveness
• Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability
• Employer paid life insurance
• Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent
• Paid Time Off available to all employees
• 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution