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Infection Prevention Officer (IPO) (RN) - Notional
Infection Prevention Officer (IPO) (RN) - NotionalComprehensive Health Services • Cape Canaveral, FL, United States
Infection Prevention Officer (IPO) (RN) - Notional

Infection Prevention Officer (IPO) (RN) - Notional

Comprehensive Health Services • Cape Canaveral, FL, United States
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  • Position contingent upon successful contract award.

Location

TBD

Clearance Level

T2 - Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT)

Primary Function

The Infection Prevention Officer (IPO), also known as an Infection Preventionist (IP), is a specially trained professional responsible for developing and managing a medical clinic's programs to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. This role is vital for ensuring the safety of patients, staff, and visitors by minimizing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Creates, implements, and evaluates infection prevention policies based on guidelines from public health organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Monitors for infections and tracks trends to detect and investigate any potential outbreaks. This includes reviewing laboratory reports for communicable diseases and tracking multi-drug-resistant organisms.
  • Provides mandatory and ongoing infection prevention training for all staff, covering topics such as hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and proper handling of medical waste.
  • Conduct routine inspections of the clinic to ensure that all areas, including patient rooms, equipment, and medical instruments, are properly cleaned and sterilized.
  • Ensures that the clinic is compliant with all federal, state, and local health regulations and reporting requirements related to infectious diseases.
  • Manages policies that protect healthcare workers from exposure to infectious agents. This includes overseeing employee immunization programs and protocols for handling potential exposures.
  • Works with the clinic's management, medical staff, and other departments to implement and enforce infection prevention strategies. The IPO also coordinates with local and state health departments to report communicable diseases. Responsible for ensuring integrity and security of all privacy laws
  • Responds to a variety of inquiries of varying complexity by using knowledge and an understanding of established policies, procedures, and practices for safeguarding information (HIPAA, PHI, PII), including maintaining confidentiality of all company proprietary information.
  • Proactively multi-tasks on a variety of assignments; provides thorough work while maintaining a sense of urgency based on program needs.
  • Maintains professionalism, ethical standards, discretion, candor, privacy and confidentiality of all company proprietary information, meetings, communication, and documents, including implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the organization.
  • Thoroughly exercise skill in initiative, judgment, problem-solving and decision-making daily.
  • Performs duties in a safe manner and follows the corporate safety policy.
  • Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with contract requirements.

    • Job Requirements

  • Graduated from an accredited Nursing school.
  • Active and unrestricted RN State License and the ability to be favorably credentialed.
  • 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
  • Certified in Infection Control (CIC) : The CIC is the gold-standard certification for the field, demonstrating competency in infection prevention and control.
  • BLS certification.
  • Proficiency with computers and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
  • Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high paced environment without physical limitations.
  • Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and / or command priorities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and healthcare management systems (EHR, scheduling, inventory).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain necessary clearances and credentials required for access to detention facilities.
  • Must be a US citizen or permanent resident, Resided in the US for 3 years in the past 5 years.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Bilingual (English / Spanish or other relevant languages) preferred.
  • Experience preferably in correctional, detention, military, or government-contracted healthcare environments.
  • Knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations, detention facility healthcare standards, and government contracting compliance.
  • Strong background in compliance, audits, and inspections (e.g., NCCHC, ACA, Joint Commission).
  • Has undergone a federal investigation at the level of Tier 2 or higher; has been granted favorable suitability / eligibility and has not had a break in service for more than 24 months.
  • DHS or ICE detention center experience.

    • Physical Requirements and Work Conditions

  • Work is normally performed in a typical interior / office work environment.
  • Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to ascend / descend stairs.
  • Visual acuity required to complete paperwork and computer work.
  • Work is performed in a secure detention facility.
  • May require evening, weekend, or on-call hours.
  • Exposure to emotionally challenging situations.

    • Acuity International is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

    For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is :

    Acuity-CHS, LLC

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