The Infection Preventionist (IP) works closely and collaboratively with the Director of Infection Prevention & Control, the Hospital Epidemiologist, members of the Infection Prevention team and staff and leaders throughout UVA Health. The IP is responsible for the development and implementation of evidence-based clinical practices that focus on infection prevention and enhance the infection control program for UVA Health. This includes: implementation of healthcare-associated infection reduction strategies for patients and personnel, LIPs, APPs, and students through assessment and risk identification; researching current literature and practice; study development and publication; development, implementation, monitoring and reporting prevention strategies; routine and focused surveillance; policy and procedure development; training and education program development; and collaboration with personnel in all job categories in the Health System. Performs surveillance of hospital patient units for detection of healthcare associated infections (HAI). Provides infection control consultation and/or assistance to units and/or clinics. Educational programs for patients staff and faculty are developed and delivered. Assists the Hospital Epidemiologist during investigation of outbreaks exposures or other infection control initiatives. Coordinates the prevention of transmission/spread of epidemiologically significant organisms and infectious diseases per departmental protocols. Performs area-specific support/clinical activities. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. Position Compensation Range: - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Experience: 3 years of relevant experience. Education: One of the following programs required depending on specialty: Graduate of an accredited nursing program, Bachelor's of Sciences in Nursing preferred, Medical tech program (MT - ASCP) or Masters in Public Health (MPH). Preferred ·Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or comparable related healthcare field ·3 years recent infection control experience in an acute care facility, preferably in an academic medical center. ·Masters preparation ·Clinical experience in critical care, emergency or perioperative fields ·Currently certified in Infection Control (CIC certification) or equivalent ·Completion of a hospital infection control course, e.g., APIC or SHEA fundamentals course ·Competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint (create, edit and present PowerPoint slideshows), enter, manipulate and extract database information, and basic descriptive statistics e.g., Chi square, frequency analysis Licensure: One of the following options depending on specialty: RN: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia, MT (ASCP), MPH: None required. Certifications Required: BLS certification (if working with patients). Must successfully obtain Certification in Infection Control (CIC) from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology within two years of hire. Recommended National and local APIC membership PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is primarily sedentary in nature, but does require frequent walking throughout UVA Health. The job involves extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and clinic rounds. COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines Please visit the UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines webpage prior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements and guidelines for employment at UVA. The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. The University of Virginia is an iconic public institution of higher education, boasting nationally ranked schools and programs, diverse and distinguished faculty, a major academic medical center, and proud history as a renowned research university. In January of 1819, the Commonwealth of Virginia’s General Assembly chartered what would become the University of Virginia. 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