Work Type: EXEMPT
Work Schedule: DAYS
Location: CAPE FEAR VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Position Summary:
The infection preventionist is responsible for the facility infection prevention and control program, which is designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting or similar required. One (1) year of infection control experience preferred. Current North Carolina professional license required, if applicable. Coursework in biostatistics, biology, microbiology, and public health preferred. These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification. Ability to conduct analysis and formulate conclusions. Ability to demonstrate literacy in using computerized information systems. Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines. Ability to use judgment and make sound decisions. Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Required Education, Licenses, and Certifications:

• Associate's Degree

Degree in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology, public health, or other related field.

• CERTIFIED INFECTION CONTROL AND EPIDEMIOLOGY

Must achieve CIC certification within 2 years of hire.
*Preferred Education, Licenses, and Certifications:*
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Other Information:
Must be able to see, hear, read and have manual ability to use telephones, video equipment and computer keyboard. Must be able to move throughout all departments of the Medical Center and effec¬tively communicate orally to patients, family members, personnel, and physicians. Position may involve exposure to skin, eye, mucous mem¬brane, or parental contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.
*About Cape Fear Valley Health System*
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For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health - where caring employees provide exceptional healthcare to all our patients. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. To achieve that, our doctors, nurses and staff are committed to excellence in every aspect of the healthcare process. Our values of patient-centeredness, integrity, innovation, teamwork, diversity, and accountability help us create a better experience for every patient, every time. At Cape Fear Valley, our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as several medical offices and specialty clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region. Since 2017, we have had a graduate medical education program that is home to more than 180 residents and fellows who participate in nine areas of concentration, including Internal medicine, emergency medicine, OB/GYN, general surgery, transitional year, psychiatry, podiatry, cardiology, and child adolescent psychiatry.
*Screening Requirements: Drug Screen, Background Check, License and Employment reference verification.*
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Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Job Type: Full-time

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