Infection Preventionist
Calais, Maine
You'll be the hospital's infection prevention expert, running its infection control and employee health programs.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Oct 21
- Shift and hours
- Days Schedule: Full Time, Days
- Unit and setting
- Hospital
- License
- RN license RN license required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
- Term
- Permanent Schedule: Full Time, DaysFull time
Do you qualify?
- License
- RN license RN license required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
- Certification
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required or obtained within 2 years of hire Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required or obtained within 2 years of hire.
- Also asks
- Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance, data analysis and policy development Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance, data analysis, and policy development.
- Also asks
- Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills; works independently Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and exercise high-level judgment.
Preferred
- Education
- BSN
What it pays
- Sign-on bonus
- $5,000
- Bonus
- $5,000 sign-on bonus $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
Benefits
- BenefitsHealth insurance planCompetitive health insurance plan including:
- BenefitsBi-weekly premiums from $35.00 single, $110.00 familyBi-weekly premiums begin at $35.00 for single and $110.00 for family coverage
- Benefits25% discount on DECH and CCH medical services25% discount on DECH and CCH medical services
- BenefitsEmployer paid HRA fund toward deductiblesEmployer paid HRA fund toward deductibles
- Benefits24/7/365 telemedicine access to an MD with no co-paymentTeladoc- 24/7/365 telemedicine access to MD with no co-payment
- BenefitsEmployer paid life insuranceEmployer paid life insurance
More benefits (12)
- Benefits403b retirement plan403b retirement plan
- BenefitsGenerous time off planGenerous time off plan
- BenefitsDental insuranceDental insurance
- BenefitsVision insuranceVision insurance
- BenefitsShort- and long-term disability insuranceDisability insurance- short and long-term
- BenefitsLife insurancelife insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- 403(b)
- HRA fund toward deductibles
- Teladoc 24/7 telemedicine access
- Disability insurance (short and long-term)
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Infection surveillance and infection prevention policy serves as the primary authority for infection prevention policy development, regulatory compliance, surveillance, and program leadership
- Day to day
- Advising hospital leadership on infection control advising leadership, and representing the hospital in all matters related to infection control and employee health compliance
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
Posted on Calais Community Hospital’s careers page.
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$5,000 sign on bonus!
The Infection Preventionist (IP) is the hospital’s designated expert responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the organization’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Employee Health programs. This position functions independently, exercises substantial discretion and judgment, and serves as the primary authority for infection prevention policy development, regulatory compliance, surveillance, and program leadership.
The IP has the responsibility for directing the infection prevention program, advising leadership, and representing the hospital in all matters related to infection control and employee health compliance. The role requires advanced professional knowledge, independent decisionmaking, and direct involvement in management-level activities.
Qualifications
RN license required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required or obtained within 2 years of hire. Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance, data analysis, and policy development. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and exercise high-level judgment.
CCH
Benefits
Competitive health insurance plan including
Bi-weekly premiums begin at $35.00 for single and $110.00 for family coverage 25% discount on DECH and CCH medical services Employer paid HRA fund toward deductibles Teladoc- 24/7/365 telemedicine access to MD with no co-payment Employer paid life insurance 403b retirement plan Generous time off plan Additional benefits available Dental insurance Vision insurance Disability insurance- short and long-term Life Insurance CCH and DECH are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunity.
Location: Calais Community Hospital
Schedule
Full Time, Days
What's around it?
Calais, ME
Living costs about 3% below the US average