Overview

　　Be valued. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

　　Join the only health system in Georgia with five Magnet®-designated organizations — four hospitals and the first ambulatory care facility in Georgia — and the rest “on the Magnet journey.” We'll fuel your professional journey with:

　　Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1

　　Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs

　　Family-focused benefits

　　Wellness incentives

　　Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs

　　Description

　　Assists in the continuing development, implementation, evaluation, and modification of the Emory Hospitals and The Emory Clinic Infection Control Programs.

　　Consistent with Infection Control Department goals and objectives, coordinates activities to identify and reduce the risks of acquiring and transmitting infections in assigned focus area(s).

　　These activities include problem identification and management, data and information collection, analysis and management, improvement processes, policy/procedure management, outcome evaluation and education.

　　Communicates with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state and county health departments, other health agencies, medical facilities and practitioners for reporting and/or investigation of infectious disease cases/clusters, required agent and disease case reports.

　　Participates as a principle member of the Infection Committee(s) and Clinical Pathway Teams and serves on other ongoing and ad hoc committees or task groups throughout the organization.

　　Chairs Infection Control related working groups as required.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Graduation from an accredited school of nursing or Bachelor's degree.

　　Masters in Public Health preferred.

　　RNs must have a current licensure in the state of Georgia.

　　Two years of recent health care experience (within the past five years) which includes one year of clinical infection control experience is required.

　　Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required..

　　Additional Details

　　PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

　　ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks

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　　Division Emory Healthcare Inc.

　　Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30308

　　Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

　　Department EHI Office of Quality

　　Job Type Regular Full-Time

　　Job Number 122228

　　Job Category Nursing

　　Schedule 8a-5p

　　Standard Hours 40 Hours

　　Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.