Infection Preventionist – RN – Part Time – Critical Access Hospitals

Job Overview

The Infection Preventionist for the Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) that includes Guttenberg Municipal Hospital, Central Community Hospital, and Mercy Medical Center-Dyersville is responsible for implementing and coordinating the program of infection control, prevention, and surveillance in the inpatient and outpatient settings that has been approved by the CAH's Infection Control Committee. The Infection Preventionist may consult with the Chairman of the Infection Control Committee at Mercy Medical Center- Dubuque as needed. The Infection Preventionist detects and analyzes the distribution of infectious disease, both potential and real, affecting all age groups within the hospital environment, and implements the appropriate control measures as set forth by regulatory bodies, and the CAH's Infection Control Committee. The Infection Preventionist has administrative authority to institute infection control measures when there is reasonably felt to be a danger to patients or associates, until such a time as advice can be obtained from a provider of the CAH's Medical Staff. This individual is also responsible for reviewing and formulating policy or organizational changes and making recommendations for final approval by the CAH's department director and Executive Team.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Master of Science in Nursing preferred. Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Iowa. Current Infection Control Certification required, or obtained within 4 years of hire.