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    Hospital RN Infection Control Preventionist - Washington, DC, United States - BridgePoint Healthcare

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    INFECTION CONTROL PREVENTIONIST - RN

    BridgePoint+ Healthcare


    At BridgePoint, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference that matters.

    We know the path to recovery doesn't happen alone. As a team, we work cohesively to meet each patient's unique needs. We are a team-driven environment and we care about our own


    Our employees form the foundation of everything we do - optimizing patient healing and wellness, and creating a warm and welcoming environment.

    It is because of the dedication of our employees that we can live out our mission, vision, and company values every day.

    It is at BridgePoint where care, community, and careers happen.

    RN Infection Control Preventionist Job Summary:


    The RN Infection Preventionist facilitates and coordinates facility-wide Infection Prevention programs for the Hospital to assure compliance with local and national regulatory and accrediting standards in order to enhance the quality of patient care consistent with facility policies for the adult to geriatric patient.


    The position provides surveillance throughout facility for infection control purposes, coordinates all infection prevention and control activities and programs by assuming direct responsibility for infection surveillance, infection control reporting, and education.


    In addition, the position identifies, investigates and records data concerning hospital acquired infections; initiates appropriate infection control measures; oversees records of department activities and budget; works with Human Resources and Staff Development to educate employees in standard precautions and infection prevention practices.

    CIC, Infection Preventionist, Infection Control, RN Infection Control, RN ICP, Registered Nurse Infection Control

    Qualifications

    Education:
    Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in nursing, microbiology, Public Health or other related health field required. Master's degree in Nursing preferred. Certification in Infection Control preferred.

    Licenses/Certification:
    Current State RN - Registered Nurse license. Certified in infection control (CIC) preferred.

    Experience:

    Minimum of five (5) years progressive acute care experience to include at least three in infection control and prevention preferred.

    About Bridgepoint


    BridgePoint Healthcare is dedicated to promoting healing and wellness in a safe and welcoming environment, with an individualized path to recovery for each patient.

    BridgePoint Healthcare provides patient-centered, individualized care for patients requiring longer hospitalizations in post-acute care settings.

    We are a diversified provider of post-acute care in settings ranging from long-term acute care hospitals to skilled nursing facilities.

    Our locations include two in Washington, DC (BridgePoint Hospital National Harborside and BridgePoint Hospital Capitol Hill), and one in New Orleans (BridgePoint Continuing Care Hospital - West Jefferson Campus).



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