Infection Prevention Specialist

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About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency / trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke Nursing Highlights :

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Quality of Life : Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

The Infection Prevention Specialist is trained in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of hospital acquired infections (HAI); educating employees about infection prevention; and the development of health system policies and procedures to insure rigorous infection control standards that meet Joint Commission, OSHA, Centers for Medicaid / Medicare Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other nationally recognized recommendations and requirements.

Work Performed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Level Characteristics

N / A

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Medical Technology, Epidemiology, or Master of Public Health (MPH) required.

Experience

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in acute care hospital or similar required. One year of Infection Prevention experience, preferred.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

If BSN Degree - current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina required.

If Medical Technology Degree - current generalist / specialty certification by a nationally recognized board / agency required. Must obtain CIC within 2 years of hire if not currently certified.

INFECTION PREVENTION SPECIALIST

Job Level : G2

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