Infection Preventionist Performance Improvement/Full-time

DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY: Coordinates the development and maintenance of a program of infection surveillance and prevention in accordance with TJC Standards. Leads infectious disease related performance improvement efforts. Key participant on teams working to improve appropriateness of treatment of infectious disease. Oversight of data management related to infection RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION:  BSN or a degree in Medical Technology or Public Health required. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Association for Practitioners in Infection Control certification preferred.  Require working toward APIC certification within two years of employment. If graduate from nursing school, a current New Mexico license required. SKILLS: Knowledge of all aspects of a healthcare facility, including microbiology, surgical, medical, maternal child, pediatric, geriatric and physical plant.  Excellent time management and conflict resolution skills. Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently required.  Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word. EXPERIENCE: Five years clinical experience required and epidemiology training preferred. NATURE OF SUPERVISION: Provides direct supervision to:  -Responsible to: Director, Infection Prevention ENVIRONMENT: - Bloodborne pathogen:  Occasionally works irregular hours.  Exposure to infectious diseases and subject to varying unpredictably situations. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged standing/walking.  Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics.  Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes and/or assists normal adult-weight transfer patients or equipment.  Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits.  Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required. Additional Information: - Specialty: LPN - Location: 455 St Michaels DriveSanta Fe, New Mexico 87505 - Contact: About the Company: CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States. EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.