Acuity International · 2 months ago
Infection Prevention Officer (IPO) (RN) - Notional
Cape Canaveral, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAcuity International is focused on empowering clients through a broad range of services. The Infection Prevention Officer (IPO) is responsible for developing and managing programs to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases, ensuring the safety of patients, staff, and visitors by minimizing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
Information Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Creates, implements, and evaluates infection prevention policies based on guidelines from public health organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Monitors for infections and tracks trends to detect and investigate any potential outbreaks. This includes reviewing laboratory reports for communicable diseases and tracking multi-drug-resistant organisms
Provides mandatory and ongoing infection prevention training for all staff, covering topics such as hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and proper handling of medical waste
Conduct routine inspections of the clinic to ensure that all areas, including patient rooms, equipment, and medical instruments, are properly cleaned and sterilized
Ensures that the clinic is compliant with all federal, state, and local health regulations and reporting requirements related to infectious diseases
Manages policies that protect healthcare workers from exposure to infectious agents. This includes overseeing employee immunization programs and protocols for handling potential exposures
Works with the clinic's management, medical staff, and other departments to implement and enforce infection prevention strategies. The IPO also coordinates with local and state health departments to report communicable diseases. Responsible for ensuring integrity and security of all privacy laws
Responds to a variety of inquiries of varying complexity by using knowledge and an understanding of established policies, procedures, and practices for safeguarding information (HIPAA, PHI, PII), including maintaining confidentiality of all company proprietary information
Proactively multi-tasks on a variety of assignments; provides thorough work while maintaining a sense of urgency based on program needs
Maintains professionalism, ethical standards, discretion, candor, privacy and confidentiality of all company proprietary information, meetings, communication, and documents, including implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the organization
Thoroughly exercise skill in initiative, judgment, problem-solving and decision-making daily
Performs duties in a safe manner and follows the corporate safety policy
Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with contract requirements
Qualification
Required
Graduated from an accredited Nursing school
Active and unrestricted RN State License and the ability to be favorably credentialed
2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse
Certified in Infection Control (CIC): The CIC is the gold-standard certification for the field, demonstrating competency in infection prevention and control
BLS certification
Proficiency with computers and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required
Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high paced environment without physical limitations
Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and healthcare management systems (EHR, scheduling, inventory)
Ability to obtain and maintain necessary clearances and credentials required for access to detention facilities
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident, Resided in the US for 3 years in the past 5 years
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills
Preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish or other relevant languages) preferred
Experience preferably in correctional, detention, military, or government-contracted healthcare environments
Knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations, detention facility healthcare standards, and government contracting compliance
Strong background in compliance, audits, and inspections (e.g., NCCHC, ACA, Joint Commission)
Has undergone a federal investigation at the level of Tier 2 or higher; has been granted favorable suitability/eligibility and has not had a break in service for more than 24 months
DHS or ICE detention center experience
Company
Acuity International
Acuity International is a leading provider of process and technology-based critical services to global government.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anthony Corbi
Chief Executive Officer
Joe Guiliano
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Washington Technology
2025-06-22
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