Infection Preventionist

Infection Preventionist

Enhance your career as an Infection Preventionist at IU Arnett in Lafayette, IN!

This full-time, day-shift position offers an impactful opportunity to lead infection control initiatives and safeguard patient and staff health.

Why Choose IU Health

As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, recognized as a top provider, we offer a variety of benefits including:

• 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Student loan forgiveness program
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services
• Wellness programs with biweekly financial incentives

Position Overview: As an Infection Preventionist, you will conduct targeted infection surveillance activities, including investigating and responding to outbreaks of infections among patients and personnel. You will develop and deliver education on preventative measures, ensuring the implementation of best practices to control infections. The role is vital in maintaining compliance with regulations and standards set by regulatory and accrediting agencies, supporting IU Health's commitment to excellence in patient safety.

Core Values & Organizational Connection:

Connect to Promise: Embody IU Health's mission, vision, and values by demonstrating behaviors and delivering results aligned with the organization's strategic goals. Contribute to IU Health's vision of improving the health of all Hoosiers by providing exceptional, patient-centered care rooted in purpose, excellence, compassion, and teamwork.

Relationship Building: Foster rapport and trust with colleagues, patients, and external partners. Create positive interactions where individuals feel heard, valued, and respected. Proactively support teamwork and build a network of contacts to enhance infection prevention efforts organization-wide.

Effective Communication: Share information clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing. Practice active listening, seek clarification when needed, and respond promptly to requests, ensuring clarity and understanding across all interactions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience is required.
• Bachelor's Degree within a clinical discipline preferred.
• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of years of experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a Healthcare related field is preferred.
• Requires Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or Associate-Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) certification within 2 years of hire. CIC is preferred.
• Knowledge of infectious disease, epidemiology, asepsis and immunology, medical procedures, or medical and environmental microbiology is preferred.

Join IU Health as an Infection Preventionist and be a key player in advancing patient safety and quality care. Your expertise will help create a healthier environment for patients, staff, and the community.

About Us:

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation's largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

About the Team:

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Job Info:

• Job Identification 420010
• Job Category Allied Health
• Locations 5165 McCarty Ln, Lafayette, IN, 47905, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day