Infection Preventionist - Toledo Hospital - Infection Prevention and Control

Location:

Flower Hospital

Department:

Quality Management

Weekly Hours:

40

Status:

Full time

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Job Summary:

As the Infection Preventionist, you serve as the expert infection prevention and control (IPC) resource and provide mentorship, information, education, guidance, and support to ProMedica to promote safety and reduce costs associated with hospital-acquired infections (HAI).

You are responsible for accurate review and submission of HAI data and cost-effective prevention and management of IPC-associated risks within the organization.

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education:Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or related field.

• Skills:Must be able to enter and retrieve data from a computer, have expertise in data collection and analysis, report writing, and data presentation. Must be able to communicate well with all levels of employees and to organize and implement educational and process improvement activities. Must be knowledgeable in IPC principles and actively engaged in continual learning on principles (e.g., epidemiological principles, sterile processing, high-level disinfection, precautions, safe injection practices, etc.)

• Years of Experience:2+ years nursing or related healthcare experience

• License:RN State of Ohio or Michigan if a nurse

• Certification:Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (e.g., CIC©) or attainment within 2 years after employment.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Education: MSN or Master’s Degree in Public Health Preferred

• Skills:Team oriented, process improvement experience.

• Years of Experience:4+ years nursing or related field

• License:RN State of Ohio or Michigan if RN

• Certification:Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (e.g., CIC©).

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus (https://www.promedica.org/Pages/about-us/default.aspx) .

Benefits:

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [email protected]

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