Helen Porter Infection Preventionist

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the general direction of the Director of Nursing, the Infection Preventionist implements, promotes, and maintains an active infection control program through surveillance and investigative activities, consultation, education, policy development and research throughout The University of Vermont Health Network-Porter Medical Center. The Infection Preventionist works to reduce the risk of health care-associated infections and improve patient outcomes by working collaboratively with the medical staff, all departments, and administration to assure that facilities and services are compliant with infection control evidence-based practice as well as local, state and regulatory infection control standards. Coordinates and collaborates with Porter Medical Center Infection Preventionist and Director of Quality/Patient Safety.

The Infection Preventionist works closely with the quality improvement team to support quality and patient safety efforts throughout the organization.

The Infection Preventionist also assists in management of emergency planning as it relates to infection control issues.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE:

Three to five years progressively related experience preferred.

Current Certification in Infection Control preferred; required within first year of employment.