Infection Preventionist II Epidemiology

DEPARTMENT

Infection Control and Prevention

The Infection Prevention Epidemiology team assists with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Infection Prevention program. Conducts infection surveillance for areas outlined in the annual Infection Surveillance Plan approved by the Hospital Infection Control and Prevention Committee, under the direction of the Infection Control and Prevention Program Director, Sibley Memorial Hospital. Provides support for the main hospital, Renaissance Skilled Nursing Facility, and ambulatory locations that are part of Sibley Memorial Hospital.

Assists in regulatory compliance activities and monitors and evaluates hospital Infection Prevention policies, procedures, and practices to ensure all evidence-based infection prevention practices are implemented to assure optimum protection for all patients, visitors, and staff. Identifies and manages outbreaks and exposures in the hospital. Develops and provides education and leads and coordinates quality improvement initiatives. Collects infection data for participation in hospital-sponsored programs and collaborative projects and enters data in NHSN and other databases.

Utilizes knowledge of epidemiology, infectious diseases, modes of disease transmission, principles of infection control and prevention, performance improvement, and adult learning methods.

• Evaluates the significance of healthcare-associated infection data, identifies trends and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Performs environment of care rounds to assure compliance of Infection Prevention policies and procedures.
• Performs rounds to ensure compliance with isolation precautions, hand hygiene, and indwelling device/healthcare-associated infection bundle.
• Prepares and analyzes surveillance, statistical, and/or quality improvement reports in an accurate and timely manner for review.
• Coordinates and monitors quality improvement projects and evaluates the effectiveness of these initiatives.
• Facilitates management of data collection and analysis for regulatory compliance and performance improvement projects including Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections, Surgical Site Infections, Hand Hygiene program or other hospital or Johns Hopkins Health System projects or collaboratives.
• Analyzes and communicates epidemiologic trends, possible outbreaks, and non-compliance with Infection Prevention policies and procedures.
• Performs outbreak and exposure investigations as requested by department and hospital leadership, DC Health Department or CDC.
• Identifies unusual clusters of infections, conducts epidemiological investigations, and applies appropriate control measures based on epidemiological principles.

• Computer literacy required. Computer experience including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint is required. Ability to efficiently navigate a range of computer programs and technology such as databases and programs for entering and sharing information (e.g., Zoom, Teams, SharePoint) is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• May be required to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the hospital and department.
• Carry on call pager and respond to pages as assigned.
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information discreetly and diplomatically. Maintains HIPAA compliance for confidential patient information.

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field. Degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Epidemiology, or a related discipline is preferred. Master's degree in Public Health or a related discipline preferred.
• Requires a minimum 2 years of experience in Infection Prevention, nursing, clinical laboratory, epidemiology, public health, or related field.
• Must be Certified in Infection Control (CIC) or possess the ability to become certified within two years of hire.

Minimum 34.48/hour - Maximum 56.86/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.