About this role
Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Vincent Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Investigates and monitors known or potential sources of suspected infections to determine source and ensure control. Knows standard methods and criteria for identifying nosocomial infections.
• Provides related education to staff. • May prepare simple cultures as required for environmental and individual studies. • Reviews sterilization and disinfection techniques and recommends changes, as necessary. • Responsible for investigation and monitoring of known or potential sources of suspected infections to determine source and ensure control • Performs related duties as required
• Required: • Education: • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; OR • Related health science
• Experience: 3-5 years clinical experience in an acute care facility. • Licensure/Certification: • Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy; • CPR • National Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or obtain within 2 years of assuming the position.
• Preferred: • Education: • Academic degree in nursing (Bachelor's or master's degree); OR • Related health science