Duke Raleigh Hospital offers the latest in care and technology in a patient-friendly setting. It has been an important part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years, employing more than 2,000 team members. The hospital provides 186 inpatient beds and a comprehensive array of services, including the Duke Raleigh Cancer Center, Duke Raleigh Orthopedic and Spine Center, cardiovascular services, neurosciences including the Duke Raleigh Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Center,advanced digestive care, disease management and prevention, wound healing, outpatient imaging, intensive and progressive care, pain clinic, same-day surgery, emergency department and community outreach and education programs. U.S. News & World Report ranked Duke Raleigh Hospital as high performing in orthopaedics and five adult procedures/conditions: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure, kidney failure, lung cancer surgery, and stroke.
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The Infection Prevention Specialist is trained in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of hospital acquired infections (HAI); educating employees about infection prevention; and the development of health system policies and procedures to insure rigorous infection control standards that meet Joint Commission, OSHA, Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other nationally recognized recommendations and requirements.
Work Performed
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Level Characteristics
N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Biology, Medical Technology, Epidemiology, or Master of Public Health (MPH) required.
Experience
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in acute care hospital or similar required. One year of Infection Prevention experience, preferred.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications:
Must obtain CIC within 3 years of hire if not currently certified
RNs - current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina required.
MTs - current generalist/specialty certification by a nationally recognized board/agency required.
INFECTION PREVENTION SPECIALIST
Job Level: F3
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