Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a "Magnet Hospital" by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
About the Department:
The goal of the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Infection Prevention and Interventional Epidemiology Department is to minimize infection risk to our patients by educating patients, staff and family. Infection prevention specialists work closely with physicians and nurses on the front line to implement practices which have been shown to prevent infections. The IP specialist participates in surveillance programs, data reporting, data analysis and intervention development aimed at the reduction of healthcare acquired infections in patients and employees.
Role Purpose:
Takes exceptional care of people by providing a safe environment where risks for infection are identified and minimized for patients, employees and visitors at all BJC patient care delivery sites.
Essential Responsibilities:
Conducts ongoing surveillance for detection of nosocomial infections
Assures compliance in all aspects of infection surveillance, prevention and control and serves as a Infection Control resource
Works collaboratively with the Infection Control Committee
Supports programs that maximize employees' protection against infectious diseases
Minimum Responsibilities:
Bachelors degree in Nursing or Other discipline
If applicable, current RN license in the State of Missouri
Infection prevention experience - 2 years or more
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in Nursing or Public Health
Certification in Infection Control
Infection prevention experience - 5 years or more
Previous supervisory experience - 1 year or more
Benefits:
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage option
Paid pension plan- 401 (k) plan with company match
Tuition assistance and scholarship funds- Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
BJC fitness center
Applicants can apply online at: www.barnesjewish.org, requisition number 1001213. Equal opportunity employer.
Organization:
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Contact: June Timmermann
One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone: 501-658-7148
Fax: 314-747-6524
Patient Safety Specialist II, Requisition # 1000618
Description:
BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health-care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and mid-Missouri regions. BJC serves urban, suburban and rural communities and includes 13 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice. The Patient Safety Specialist II takes exceptional care of people by incorporating and utilizing methods to improve all aspects of patient safety and quality with a focus on safe and effective medication use. This position analyzes human, organizational, and system factors which contribute to adverse events. The Patient Safety Specialist also analyzes clinical processes, identifies potential risks for patients and employees, and develops strategies in collaboration with all departments and patient care areas.
Requirements:
Ideal candidate would have a Masters degree in Nursing (plus CNS certificate), or Masters in Pharmacy (plus PharmD) and experience in patient safety, risk management, regulatory agencies, and performance improvement. Minimum of 2 years experience in Patient Safety, current licensure in the State of Missouri, and basic word processing, database and presentation software skills are all required.Applicants can apply online at: www.barnesjewish.org, requsition number 1000618
Benefits:
Barnes-Jewish Hospital offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a health, dental and life insurance and a 401-k. Equal Opportunity Employer
Organization:
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63110
Contact:
June Timmermann
Phone: 501-658-7148
Fax: 314-747-6524
Email: jdt2750@bjc.org
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