Nurse Infection Control at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

BSN

1 yr

Registered Nurse (RN)

Sitting for extended periods of time.

Days Monday – Friday
Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed

This Nurse Infection Control, Regional Infection Preventionist, position will cover region 7 as defined by the Healthcare Associated Infection/Antibiotic Resistance Prevention Program. This region covers Jefferson County, Kentucky. The position is home-based. The Regional IP will spend a great deal of time visiting healthcare facilities, particularly where vulnerable populations are served to ensure readiness emerging infectious diseases and in response to antibiotic resistant organisms. The Regional IP will conduct infection prevention and control assessments, investigate outbreaks, and provide facilities with detailed recommendations and evidence based guidelines to ensure the facilities have a robust infection prevention and control program, addressing any gaps that may be identified. This position will work in tandem with an additional infection prevention nurse to cover a busy region with many healthcare facilities. This will require coordination and excellent communication skills.

Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Internet, Zoom , Teams

Masters in Nursing or Public Health preferred, Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology preferred

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.