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Premier Health

Regional hospital network delivering comprehensive care

Infection Prevention Specialist-RN

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDayton, OH, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • Current State of Ohio licensure as a Registered Nurse, if applicable.
  • Three years of clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting are required.
  • Knowledge of the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) is required.
  • Proficiency in key clinical and administrative databases used for active surveillance, including electronic medical records, laboratory systems, admission/discharge/transfer systems, surgery systems, pharmacy systems, and radiology information systems.
  • Ability to function as an effective member of multidisciplinary teams.
  • Team- and consensus-building skills, situational awareness, relationship management, and ability to drive change through influence and persuasion are required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily infection-prevention activities to achieve program goals aligned with system and organizational strategic priorities.
  • Collaborate with persons clinically responsible for inpatient and outpatient departments and non-patient-care support areas.
  • Interpret and evaluate guidance, standards, and regulations from CMS, CDC, OSHA, ODH, APIC, TJC, EPA, and other sources related to infection control and epidemiology.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in Nursing, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, or another discipline is preferred.
  • Certification in Infection Control is strongly preferred.
  • Two years of experience in the specialty of infection control is preferred.
  • Attendance at a basic infection-control training course may be required when eligible.

About the Company

Premier Health

Regional hospital network delivering comprehensive care

Premier Health operates a regional healthcare system in the Dayton, Ohio area that includes hospitals, emergency centers, and a wide range of primary and specialty care clinics. It delivers medical services through a connected network of hospitals, physicians, and affiliated providers, coordinating patient care across different settings. Revenue comes from patient care services, health plans, and partnerships with other healthcare organizations. The network’s approach emphasizes accessible, coordinated care for the Southwest Ohio community. Its goal is to improve community health by providing integrated, comprehensive care through its hospitals, clinics, and physician groups.

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Headquarters
Columbia, SC
Founded
1995

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