Registered Nurse - Infection Prevention

Unit Description: The Infection Preventionist I - RN is responsible for working with the IP team and hospital epidemiologist to identify, control and prevent healthcare associated infection in the hospital and ambulatory care sites. The individual functions as a liaison between Infection Prevention and all UVM Medical Center departments supporting key strategic priorities. The individual conducts surveillance for healthcare associated infections; collecting, analyzing and reporting data. The individual identifies and reports communicable diseases, monitors compliance with infection Prevention practices, initiates and supports improvement activities and assists with review and revision of evidence based policies and procedures. When required the individual assists with special studies or investigations in potential epidemic, outbreak or exposure situations. The individual is responsible for education of all levels of personnel, patients and visitors.