This position assists the Director in organizing and directing the activities of the infection control program for all departments throughout a facility or ambulatory setting, including surveillance, infection prevention and control measures, and education for employees. Works collaboratively with healthcare teams to minimize the risk of infections and promotes a safe and sanitary environment for patients, staff, and visitors utilizing clinical knowledge and expertise.

*Bonus, Relocation and Temporary Housing Assistance are available!

About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

Position Available:

40 hours per week

8 hour shifts 

Days

On Call Required (Rotating Schedule)

*RN Degree Highly Preferred

*Two years clinical experience in a hospital setting.

*Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in nursing or other related healthcare field.

1. Conducts focused surveillance for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), detects and records HAIs on a systematic and current basis, analyzes HAIs and prepares reports for the Infection Control Committee of the facility or ambulatory setting. Reports communicable diseases as required by regulation.
2. Routinely rounds on all areas of clinical practice to evaluate for infection prevention opportunities. Makes recommendations when problems are identified. Interprets department policies and procedures in conjunction with the Director.
3. Interacts and collaborates with physicians, nurses, department managers, supervisors, and other professional and nonprofessional staff members as a consultant.
4. Collects and enters data into computer, prepares reports, conducts analytical studies and summarizes surveillance data.
5. Initiates epidemiological investigations of significant clusters of infections and single cases of unusual infection.
6. Assists with continuing infection control education and in-service programs to departments, including orientation for new employees.
7. Reviews and assists with evaluation of hospital policies, procedures and guidelines as they relate to infection control. Assists in writing and revising infection control policies and procedures.
8. Makes recommendations regarding construction, renovation, environmental rounds, and assures compliance with national and/or professional standards.
9. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree Nursing with current RN Licensure in state of practice, or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology or related health science field or equivalent educ/experience.
• Must possess a strong knowledge typically obtained with two (2) years of clinical experience in a healthcare.
• One (1) year of experience in an infection prevention/epidemiology setting required.
• Must be eligible to sit for Certification in Infection Control (CIC) at the time of hire. Must obtain within one (1) year of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current CIC Certification
• Computer skills, research and basic statistical knowledge.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.