RN Regional ASC Infection Prevention Nurse Hybrid

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates 

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Infection Preventionist is responsible for development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the Optum Washington infection prevention and control program, in collaboration with the Medical Directors and Quality and Patient Safety leaders to include creation of necessary policies and procedures, education and training of teammates and clinicians, and to ensure compliance with national standards.  

The Infection Preventionist will be assuming direct responsibility for infection surveillance, infection reporting, and provision of infection prevention and control technical support and education for Optum Washington teammates based at The Polyclinic and The Everett Clinic. The Infection Preventionist will also provide leadership, guidance and professional expertise in the development, implementation and administration of appropriate, cost-effective Infection Prevention and Control strategies including standardization of practice. The Infection Preventionist also provides oversight to ensure the clinic meets and maintains current requirements for the infection prevention activities in healthcare for the protection of patients. The Infection Preventionist also consults with and provides support to ASC Infection Control and Prevention program.

This position follows a hybrid schedule with three in-office days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct annual risk assessment for applicable locations with consideration of served populations, regional vulnerabilities, and relevant statistical data
• Develop, implement, and evaluate infection control policies, procedures and practices that are scientifically based and consistent with national infection control standards and evidence-based practice
• Collect, record, and analyze data on healthcare associated infections and make recommendations for control measures or interventions.
• Reports out various Infection Control data and monitoring in collaboration with Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance
• Conduct infection control audits and education on infection prevention and control topics such as standard precautions, aseptic technique, antiseptics and disinfectants, specific infectious diseases, environment of care, hand hygiene and other related health care issues.
• Assist in development, administration and documentation of follow-up monitoring procedures for patients and employees who are exposed to communicable diseases
• Act as a resource in the identification and remediation of infection control issues and action steps
• Completes continuing education as part of ongoing professional development and subject matter expertise
• Ability to work with diverse groups, present publicly, communicate effectively with key stakeholders, lead meetings and coach teams through challenges and achieving their goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
 

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed as a health care provider in Washington State, e.g., RN
• 1+ years of experience in a surgical setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN or higher degree
• Infection control experience with documentation of basic infection control training or certification in infection control or obtain certification (CIC or CAIP) within three years of employment
• Clinical experience in a surgical or perioperative setting

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.