Infection Control Practitioner

Company: MultiCare Health System
Location: Auburn
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Job Details Job ID: 92317 Location: Auburn, WA Entity: Auburn Medical Center Category: Professional - RN Specialty: Not Applicable Department: Infection Control Employment Type: Full-Time Regular Primary Shift: Day Work Schedule: Exempt The reasons to work at MultiCare are as unique as the people who do. Join us for the professional challenges you seek. In the settings you prefer. With schedules that fit your life. Learn more at www.multicarejobs.orgPosition Summary:The Infection Control Practitioner is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the MultiCare Health System Infection Control Program. This position is required to develop, analyze, and interpret a variety of information relating to infection control surveillance, policies, procedures, staff education, practices, and regulatory mandates, requiring independent decision-making and analytical problem solving.Minimum Requirements:Registered Nurse with a valid license to practice nursing in the State of Washington2 years and current clinical experience in a hospital or ambulatory setting.Experience in Infection Prevention and Control preferredCertification in Infection Control (CIC) (preferred) or attainment of certification within 2 years of hire.ORBS, MT(ASCP) with a focus in microbiology5 years and current clinical experience in infection prevention and control in acute and ambulatory, adult and pediatrics.Certification in Infection Control (CIC) (preferred) or attainment of certification within 2 years of hire.ORMMaster in Public Health, Environmental Health or other related degree5 years experience in health careExperience in Infection Prevention and Control preferredCertification in Infection Control (CIC) (preferred) or attainment of certification within 2 years of hire.Education/Licenses/Certifications:Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or obtained within three years from the initial date of hireAdvanced Degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred MultiCare is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

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