**All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:** - Benefits from Day One - Paid Days Off from Day One - Student Loan Repayment Program - Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense) - Nursing Clinical Ladder Program* _* Nursing_ _or_ _BU specific_ _benefits and perks_ **Our promise to you:** Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better. **Schedule:** Full Time **Shift** : Days **Location:** AdventHealth Waterman **The community you’ll be caring for:** **1000 Waterman Way, Tavares, 32778** **The role you’ll contribute:** **The Infection Preventionist is a qualified individual with knowledge of CDC guidelines and definitions of nosocomial infections, TJC standards, Federal and State regulations. The infection preventionist is responsible for the investigation, identification, reporting, prevention and control of nosocomial infections among patients and personnel. Functions as a key member of the region infection prevention and patient safety teams.** **The value you’ll bring to the team:** **PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** **:** **SERVICE:** · Develops, implements and annually evaluates the hospital’s infection control program to prevent and control the transmission of infections in the patient, employee, visitor and medical staff populations. · Responsible for oversight of the infection prevention and control program. · Demonstrates commitment to patient safety and protecting patients and providers by advocating safe practices and policies. · Responsible for the analysis and trending of occupational exposure incidents and information exchange between employee health and infection prevention and control departments. · Holds paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public in the performance of professional duties and escalates patient safety concerns to appropriate leadership, up to and including executives, with honesty and integrity. Qualifications **The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed** **:** EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: · Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing OR Master’s in Public Health or another healthcare related field _EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:_ ·BSN degree LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: · Current Florida Registered Nurse License, if applicable _LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:_ · Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location. **Category:** Infection Control **Organization:** AdventHealth Waterman **Schedule:** Full-time **Shift:** 1 - Day **Req ID:** 24043398 We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.