Infection Control Nurse, RN

In order to advance patient safety & to prevent infections within MAS Region Service Area (NOVA, SDSM, or Baltimore), invasive procedures will be monitored per the Region-wide Infection Control Annual Strategic Work Plan. Infection Preventionist coordinates an integrated & comprehensive infection surveillance, prevention, & process improvement program. Objectively & systematically assesses, monitors, evaluates & improves the processes that affect the quality of patient care while ensuring compliance w/ all standards, regulatory & accreditation requirements. Improves patient outcomes by preventing infections.Essential Functions:- Manages, organizes & implements the Regional Infection Prevention Program for the Service Area of responsibility to include ambulatory surgery services, invasive diagnostic procedures & any procedures performed in procedure & treatment rooms in collaboration w/ the Director of EBM, EH&S, Infection Control & Employee Health & Regional Manager of IC & EH.- Assists in the development & implementation of an annual Regional Infection Control Annual Strategic Work Plan in coordination w/ the goals & priorities established by the Regional Infection Control Committee & EH&S/Infection Control/Employee Health Department.- Develops & implements an annual ambulatory surgery services (ASC) Infection Control Annual Strategic Work Plan specific to ASC & in coordination w/ the goals & priorities established by the Regional Infection Control Committee & EH&S/Infection Control/Employee Health Department.- Develops plans, offers recommends, & or coordinates implementation of infection prevention initiatives; presents infection prevention educational programs; provides immediate advice or coaching to staff or practitioners directly involved in a situation that may present potential an infection control risk or exposure to members & or the organization; & manages & secures the identification, investigation & corrective action planning/implementation process relating to infection prevention practices or issues.- Promotes compliance w/ accreditation standards & other federal & state laws & regulations, as well as internal KP requirements relating to infection prevention & control.- Participates, collaborates & represents the organization on external infection prevention projects & participates in program office-sponsored infection prevention initiatives; maintains effective communication w/ all individuals involved in infection prevention initiatives or projects; involves key stakeholders, as indicated, w/ such projects, keeping them informed as to project status, barriers encountered, completion, etc.; and promotes the replication of successful 'best practices' from other regions within the program, or other health care organizations.- Serves as a member or ex officio member on the a) Regional Infection Control Committee; b) Ambulatory Surgery Quality Committees; c) Medication Safety Committee; d) Regional Product Review Committee; e) Service Area Quality Improvement Committees; & f) Accreditation Readiness Team.- Completes other duties as assigned.- Please see full length job description for additional functions.Qualifications: Basic Qualifications:- 5 years of experience or combination of experience in an acute care hospital or ambulatory setting with knowledge of medical and surgical procedures, treatments, and patient management required.- Background in infection prevention or control, employee health, risk management, and patient safety required, preferably in a managed care setting.- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or must complete within 6 months of employment).- Licensure as RN in VA, MD or DC required in applicable jurisdiction.- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control required within 18 months of employment.- Knowledge of federal and state health care laws and regulations required.- Demonstrated knowledge and experience applying quality improvement techniques, and facilitating compliance with accreditat