Job Description
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Position Summary: The Infection Preventionist is responsible for activities surrounding infection prevention and control with emphasis on surveillance, investigation, data analysis/interpretation, consultation, and education. Through these activities, the Infection Preventionist supports the Hospital Infection Prevention Program to improve patient outcomes in all clinical areas as assigned by the director. This role serves as the Infection Prevention Officer.
Position Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare related field and 2 years or more of experience in nursing or acute care setting. Additional years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of minimum education requirement. Skills required: Computer skills required to include Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Certifications required: Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS).
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Augusta, GA |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
| Website | http://www.wellstarcareers.org/index.asp |
About Company
As the largest healthcare system in the suburbs of Atlanta, WellStar serves more than a million patients a year within our hospitals, health parks, urgent care centers, and medical practices in NW Atlanta. We are a leading not-for-profit health system with state-of-the-art medical technology and a world-class employee family. Onsite concierge services, pension plans and job sharing are just the start of our innovative vision of a ‘Work Life Well Lived!’
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