Accountable for the development and ongoing management of Hamilton Infection Control Program. The CIC Specialist is responsible for: ongoing employee education regarding infection control; performance of surveillance activities; implementation of prevention and control measures in response to a suspected or known bioterrorism-related outbreak; and specific audits that promote high quality care to all patients and reduces the risk of infection for employees and patients. Available to all departments, the Specialist serves as a resource for infection control questions and issues. The CIC specialist is accountable for his/her own professional development and practice within the scope of care defined by law. Utilizing organizational resources, the CIC specialist acts as a patient advocate for the delivery of safe care, which includes the delegation of care and participation in performance and practice improvement activities. The delivery of nursing care at Hamilton reflects the philosophies, mission, vision and values of the organization and nursing department. Performs infection control surveillance activities, and specific audits that promote high quality care to all patients and reduce the risk of infection for employees and patients.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates solid skill in medical record review, abstraction of data, NHSN and other entity surveillance definitions and reporting.
• Demonstrates solid skill in reviewing lab data, isolation needs, and tagging and flagging charts for infection prevention, assessing unit compliance with infection prevention (cleaning, isolation, hand washing, etc.).
• Communications clearly, verbally, and in writing, to a variety of internal and external groups or individuals.
• Presents material in a clear manner when educating staff during orientation, or in committees.
• Leads infection prevention teams using LEAN and PDSA methods.
• Participates in survey readiness and surveys as needed.
• Attends at least two infection prevention meetings per year and keeps up working knowledge of infection prevention control evidenced based information.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (state of Ohio) or related healthcare field
• Active Ohio Registered Nursing Licensure or Laboratory Science, Epidemiology or other clinical area required
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) obtained within 3 years of hire
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience

• Over 2 years of Infection Prevention and Control experience preferred.
• Master's degree in Nursing or related healthcare field preferred