Clinical Infection Preventionist

Infection Prevention Specialist

Supports operational improvement projects throughout the organization including both clinical and non-clinical areas to accomplish measurable business process improvements. Analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing processes and helps to develop sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable clinical and business process improvements. Collects and analyzes process and quality data to initiate, develop, and recommend operational practices and procedures that focus on enhanced safety, increased productivity, and reduced cost. Experienced in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance, analysis and reporting and prevention of healthcare associated infections; educating all healthcare providers, patients and families about infection control; and the development of health system policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Community Health Departments and Center for Disease Control (CDC) requirements.

Essential Functions

• Utilizes infection prevention information, research and other quantitative data in the analysis and synthesis of plans to mitigate risks related to infections, streamlining of processes or improve performance.
• Serves as an internal consultant by providing guidance on infection prevention, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization practices and products.
• Facilitates quality improvement activities to stabilize processes, reduce variation, and improve outcomes to establish a culture of safe and infection free care.
• Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships with team, internal customers, and external agencies.
• Performs ongoing surveillance, as assigned, utilizing proactive and reactive approaches to identify and mitigate risks related to infections.
• Engages team and leadership in a professional manner, accesses the chain of command as needed, and participates in developing the team culture. May participate in the budgetary, staff recruitment and policy review process.
• Develops and delivers infection prevention education to staff, as needed. Presents on infection prevention topics as requested.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, medical technology or education related to epidemiology
• 2 years of Clinical or Infection Prevention experience

Preferred

• Master's Degree or experience equivalent including Master of Public Health
• 2 years of participation on improvement initiatives
• Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Michigan Or
• Medical Technologist, Certified (MT) - ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology Or
• Infection Prevention and Control, Certified - CBIC Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc
• At least one Certification from preferred list - IHI Open School Basic Certification

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status