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Infection Prevention Nurse

Infection Prevention Nurse

TriStar Centennial Medical CenterFranklin, TN, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Description

Introduction

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At TriStar Centennial Medical Center our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking an Infection Prevention Nurse to join our healthcare family.

Benefits

TriStar Centennial Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include :

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At TriStar Centennial Medical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Infection Prevention Nurse opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Infection Prevention Nurse Coordinator assists with the administration of the Infection Prevention policies, procedures and programs. As part of the Infection Prevention team, the Infection Preventionist identifies, investigates, reports, and monitors the incidence of nosocomial infections among patients and personnel, and implements policies and procedures to prevent cross-contamination. The Infection Preventionist is also responsible for assisting with in-service programs related to infection prevention and infection control, and with the clinical aspects of the Employee Health Program, including pre-employment processing, occupational health testing, and surveillance.

What you will do in this role :

  • Identify and classify hospital-associated infections, using CDC criteria for assigned areas.
  • Analyze Infection Prevention data for risk and outbreak / cluster conditions.
  • Provide reports to nurse managers including HAI numbers and rates as appropriate.
  • Identify and report communicable diseases to Federal, State and local public health authorities in accordance with laws and regulations.
  • Provide ongoing education to staff on Infection Prevention policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate pertinent Infection Prevention issues with Employee Health and Risk Management.
  • Participate in Infection Prevention Committee meetings and PI initiatives.
  • Provide ongoing supervision of the practice of Infection Prevention precautions for all hospital staff and consultation to all hospital areas in matters related to Infection Prevention.
  • Collaborate with receiving and / or transferring facilities regarding the presence of infection not known at time of transfer and referral, inclusive of infections noted post discharge from another facility.
  • Compile and report Infection Prevention data to corporate, TriStar division and NHSN via appropriate databases.
  • Assist in coordinating prevention and containment efforts for potential infections, pandemics and bioterrorist events.
  • Attend regional APIC meetings and other educational forums related to Infection Prevention topics.
  • Deliver educational presentations for new employee and nursing orientation related to Infection Prevention issues.
  • What qualifications you will need :

  • Associate's Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma required.
  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Tennessee or compact state required.
  • Certification in Infection Prevention preferred.
  • 1-3 years of medical / surgical, progressive care, critical care, or related clinical experience required.
  • TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 740+ bed comprehensive facility. We offer medical and surgical programs. These include behavioral health and 24-hour emergency. These also include heart and vascular and imaging. These also include neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, sleep disorder, and women's services. We are an affiliate of TriStar Health. TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 43-acre campus. We are home to TriStar Centennial Heart & Vascular Center. We are home to TriStar Centennial Women's Hospital. Our campus includes The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, TriStar Centennial Advanced Joint Replacement Institute and TriStar Centennial Parthenon Pavilion.

    HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

    "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

    HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

    Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Infection Prevention Nurse opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

    We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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