Infection Preventionist

Infection Preventionist

Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center is a 336 bed facility that's part of the seven hospital Valley Health System serving the Northwest Las Vegas community. They provide a wide range of medical services including comprehensive women's services, digital mammography, gynecologic care and surgery, maternity services with labor and delivery, recovery rooms, antepartum and postpartum care, a newborn nursery, and a Level III NICU. The hospital was the first tobacco free campus in Nevada and got recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital for Heart Failure, Stroke and Maternity Care for 2022 2023.

This hospital is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Every employee takes part in the UHS Service Excellence Program. That program follows three standards: treat everyone as a guest, demonstrate professionalism and excellence in the things you do, and practice teamwork.

What You'll Do

You'll direct the facility's Infection Prevention and Control programs. That means assessing regulatory compliance and ongoing IP readiness, overseeing clinical IP programs, and promoting patient safety along the way.

You'll assess reporting compliance with CMS, state and local reporting agencies, and the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) standard surveillance definitions. You'll also oversee IP surveillance and the collection, analysis, and reporting of IP data.

Education and Experience

Here's what you'll need:

• A Master's degree in Nursing, Education, Epidemiology, Public Health, clinical Microbiology, or another health related science
• Three to five years of clinical experience in a health related field
• Two years of experience in Infection Prevention or epidemiology in a leadership role

Licenses and Certifications

• Current State of Nevada license in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or another related health science (if applicable)
• Current national certification in Infection Control (CIC)

Technical and Other Skills

You need to be proficient with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and statistical analysis programs. Strong overall computer skills are expected. You'll also need to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in your assigned unit or department. Expert knowledge of the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) is required.

Benefits

This position comes with several benefits:

• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 plus subsidiaries

More information is available on the Benefits Guest Website at uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. It's a Fortune 500 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, PA with approximately 101,500 employees. UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services across 40 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

How to Apply

Submit your application through the JobXi platform. Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center and Universal Health Services are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. All UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.

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