Careers in Quality

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits & Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program, Debt-free Education
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Nursing Clinical Ladder Program & Career Development

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Day

The community you’ll be caring for:

AdventHealth Ocala

Location Address: 1500 SW 1st Ave Ocala, Florida 34471

Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Ocala

· Horse Capital of the World – Home to the World Equestrian Center

· Affordable cost of living

· Destination for outdoor enthusiast (golf, kayaking, horseback riding, nature trails)

· Vibrant downtown area with award winning establishments

· Family friendly with many parks and recreations

· Driving distance to Gainesville, St. Augustine, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota

· Part of the community since 1898, providing healthcare to Marion County for over 120 years

· AdventHealth Hospital Ocala offers a broad spectrum of services, with programs that are nationally recognized and accredited

· Spectacular springs throughout the county

The role you’ll contribute: Responsible for participation in the development and implementation of the facility-wide program for the surveillance, prevention, and control of infection under the direction of the Manager. Acts as consultant, educator, and clinical practitioner to the hospital staff and licensed independent practitioners for all aspects of infection prevention and control. Has authority to implement policy and to take corrective actions when needed if policy is not followed. Educates, monitors and assis

The value you’ll bring to the team:

· Performs surveillance on positive cultures to determine if the infection is hospital acquired or community acquired.

· Maintains an ongoing review and analysis of healthcare associated infection data, risk factors, and special studies that relate to infection control.

· Analyzes data to follow trends or spikes in infection and investigates potential sources/reasons.

· Reports required diseases to the Florida Department of Health at the local and state levels to fulfill Florida statutes.

· Observes associates and medical staff providers for correct use of personal protective equipment and isolation practices to prevent transmission of pathogens and reduce Healthcare Acquired Infections.

· Assists in the development and implementation of an evidence-based program for surveillance, prevention, and control of healthcare associated infections in collaboration with others on the infection prevention team, medical and clinical staff

· Provides feedback to hospital departments about healthcare associated infection risk of patients.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Minimum qualifications:
  • ADSN or BSN in Nursing
  • Two years in a clinical nurse capacity or clinical setting
  • Basic Life Support (BLS
  • FL RN license
  • Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or to obtain within 2 year
• Preferred qualifications:
  • Two years infection control experience in an acute healthcare setting
  • BNS Degree