Description

Department:

02290 WFBMG Wake Forest Health Network: Greensboro Ear Nose Throat Associates - ENT

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Friday

8:00am -5:00pm

Pay Range
$37.50 - $56.25

Major Responsibilities:

• Conducts infection surveillance to determine if healthcare associated or community acquired. Gathers information by bacteriology data review, daily rounds, chart review, consultation with nursing and medical staff and direct observation of patients and caregivers.

• Investigates clusters of infections from surveillance data, consults with Infectious Disease specialists and formulates, carries out and evaluates possible means of infection control and prevention.

• Utilizes laboratory reports to identify significant organisms and/or trends and implements control measures.

• Participates in Orientation presentations for New Employees.

• Implements policies and procedures, CDC guidelines, CMS and Joint Commission Standards for the prevention and control of healthcare associated and community acquired infections for FLOYD and affiliated healthcare areas.

• Conducts infection surveillance activities as directed.

• Provides education on principles of infection control to hospital staff and the community.

• Responds promptly to clinical staff regarding infection prevention issues.

• Participates in the Infection Prevention and other committees as assigned.

• Develops and/or maintains competency in infection control.

• Reports communicable diseases as required by laws and enters accurately into SENDSS (State Electronic Notifiable Disease Surveillance System).

• Other duties as assigned.

• Continuing Education
  
  • Obtains at least twenty hours of annual continuing education
  • Completes unit and departmental annual skills validations
  • Maintains required unit specific competencies

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing

Certification / Registration / License

• RN Valid License, active unencumbered Nursing license approved by the North Carolina Board
• BLS certification

Experience

• Experience or ability to learn epidemiological and statistical methods, infectious disease, sterilization, disinfection and sanitation, principles of adult education, patient care practices and quality improvement

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills

• Ability to work with diverse faith communities

• Supervisory skills

Preferred Job Requirements

Preferred Certification / Registration / License

• Certification in related specialties

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Minimum Job Requirements Education Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing Certification / Registration / License Valid, active unencumbered Nursing license approved by the Georgia Licensing Board for GA locations and Alabama Licensing Board for AL locations BLS certification