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Infection Preventionist Cert.

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
United States, Virginia, Manassas
Aug 18, 2025
Infection Preventionist Job Code: IC1255 Monda- Friday \| Day shifts \| Some on-call required ABOUT US We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with - our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day. JOB TYPE Classification: Exempt Supervises Positions: No JOB SUMMARY Actively coordinates day to day administration of the infection prevention program for assigned primary hospital and periodic surveillance at UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper system hospitals in accordance with current requirement of regulatory, government and accrediting/licensing agencies, local, state, and national health department agencies, and organizational policies and procedures. General duties include rounding activities; surveillance for health care-associated infections (HAIs) and surgical site infections (SSIs); collection analysis and interpretation of surveillance data; potential exposure investigations; outbreak investigation; review and synthesis of manufacturer's instructions for use; policy and procedure review and revisions; lead and facilitator of infection prevention meetings and focused topics; and overall program compliance and evaluation. Patient Care:Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs. Quality:Collaborates with other departments or disciplines to achieve desired quality outcomes. Monitors quality of core processes in department. Applies the principles of safety and infection control to ensure the safety of all patients. Communication:Demonstrates superior interpersonal and communication skills. Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals. Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers. Participates in regular staff meetings. Identifies opportunities to improve processes based on feedback from staff and customers. Medical Knowledge:Provides primary health care and performs selective medical services under the direction of practice physicians. Obtains complete history and physical data on patients. Reviews patient records. Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed. Performs a complete physical exam and records findings. Establishes presumptive diagnosis. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education: 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree required - RN, Medical Technologist, Respiratory Therapist, Public Health, or comparable degree. Experience:Minimum of 3years of infection prevention experience preferred. 3 years of experience in nursing, microbiology, public health, medical technician, respiratory therapy, public health, or similar required. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details. Licensure: Current Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) preferred.If CIC has not been obtained prior to hire, CIC must be obtained within 2 years of hire.Current and Active RN, MT, RT, or other professional license and/or certification required, as appropriate for healthcare related discipline Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Ability to successfully complete general and department-specific skills validation and competency testing; understands and uses personal computer. Demonstrates analytical skills i.e., interpret standardized infection and utilization ration data. Knowledge of data collection and analysis, navigation of hospital computer systems, problem solving, decision making, effective communication and conflict management skills. Ability to successfully work in an environment of high stress with rapidly changing priorities. Knowledge of human psychology with the ability to work with people in a very positive way under very difficult circumstances. Ability to evaluate and utilize interpersonal dynamics and effective communication styles to work with people in a very positive way under very difficult circumstances. Ability to communicate verbally and in written form. Ability to work flexible hours. Ability to manage multiple activities at one time. Advanced computer knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint). Maintain membership in the Association of Professional in Infection control and Epidemiology at a state and national levels to provide opportunities for networking and education. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Knowledge of departmental and UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper computer system(s). PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Demand Code: 20C, Nurse Educator Work Function/Activity: Sedentary to Light Physical Demand The job requires frequent sitting and standing, occasional walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive arm, hand, and finger movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs. occasionally. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper. OTHER May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes On call responsibilities as directed: Yes Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.