Infection Preventionist - ICAP Grant

nebraskamed· 100 The Nebraska Medical Center
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Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

Infection Preventionist-ICAP Grant

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Infection Preventionist to join our team! The individual in this role will be responsible for collaborating with hospitals and healthcare facilities across Nebraska.

This is a grant funded position secured for one year, future funding is to be determined.

***This is a remote position, however candidates must reside in Nebraska or Iowa.***

If you have questions about applying for the Infection Preventionist role, please contact Katy Dyer at kdyer@nebraskamed.com.

Details: 

  • First shift | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Full Time
  • Exempt

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

  • Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
  • Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
  • Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
  • Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Duties: Infection Preventionist

Implement, coordinate, and evaluate the infection control process for small and rural hospitals across Region VII and other designated locations in order to reduce the risk of infections in patients, visitors, and personnel. Support strengthening of infection prevention and control practices in small and rural hospitals by leveraging skills and knowledge to evaluate program needs, implement novel solutions to mitigate gaps and evaluate the outcomes achieved by this project. 

Required Qualifications: Infection Preventionist

•    Minimum of three years infection control, clinical health, or laboratory related experience required.
•    Bachelor's degree in nursing or other related scientific health fields (e.g., public health, medical technology, etc.) required.
•    Phone and computer literacy with data analysis interpretation required.
•    Effective oral and written communication skills including public speaking required.
•    Knowledge of individual and group behaviors required.
•    Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon completion of unit orientation required.

Preferred Qualifications: Infection Preventionist

•    Experience with health care related accreditation and regulatory agencies' standards preferred.
•    Clinical research experience (e.g., trial design, data collection and analysis) preferred.
•    Master's degree preferred.
•    Experience with educational content development, augmented and virtual reality modalities and artificial intelligence preferred.
•    Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license preferred.
•    Certification in infection control preferred.
 

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

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