Infection Preventionist-Senior

divh2Infection Preventionist- Senior/h2pOur leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Quality and Patient Safety team in the role of Infection Preventionist- Senior./ppAs a key leader within our healthcare system, you will direct facility-based multidisciplinary teams in executing targeted infection surveillance and managing comprehensive outbreak investigations for both patients and personnel. This role demands a proactive approach to risk mitigation, where you will not only recommend and educate on preventative measures but also co-lead system-level initiatives to elevate infection prevention standards across the organization. You will serve as a vital subject matter expert, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory and accrediting agency requirements while mentoring less experienced colleagues and onboarding new Infection Preventionists. By communicating effectively with a diverse range of stakeholdersfrom clinical staff to external partnersyou will champion evidence-based decision-making and uphold an unwavering commitment to patient safety and organizational excellence./ppKey Relationships/ppReports to: Manager- Infection Prevention/ppCandidate Qualifications/ppCandidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies:/pulliBachelors Degree is required./liliRequires 5-7 years of relevant experience./lili3 plus years of infection prevention experience is preferred./liliRequires Certification in Infection Prevention./liliCompletion of a Mentorship course is required within the first year of hire./liliRequires knowledge of infectious disease, epidemiology, asepsis and immunology, medical procedures, and medical and environmental microbiology./liliRequires advanced knowledge of local, state, and national regulations and standards and their impact on infection control./li/ulpIndiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and were looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indianas largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nations healthiest states./ppIU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The systems programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana./ppIndiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status./p/div