Infection Prevention and Control Consultant

Trinity Health • Pontiac, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as an advisor and liaison to implement strategy and to support operations, projects, programs, and service delivery outcomes. Responsible for the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of programs and strategic initiatives. Works cooperatively with various organizational levels to understand business needs and the interrelationship of issues impacting the implementation and delivery of business operations and services. Provides knowledge and expertise in programs and workstreams. Provides subject matter expertise to strengthen a culture of safety, partnering with clinical and operational leaders to prevent and reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) across all care settings. Leads and collaborates on infection prevention strategies, including surveillance, data analysis, trend identification, and development of evidence-based interventions that align with the System’s patient safety and performance improvement programs. Plans and supports readiness and response for emerging infectious diseases and infectious disease emergencies, including participation in hazard vulnerability analysis and activation of the Healthcare Incident Command System (HICS). Partners with Environment of Care (EOC), facilities, and construction teams to conduct proactive infection control risk assessments (ICRAs) and recommend mitigation measures for renovation, new construction, and environmental safety concerns. Supports employee health functions by advising on immunization practices, post-exposure management, sharps injury prevention strategies and analysis of occupational exposure trends to enhance staff safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, or university in nursing (RN), infection prevention, epidemiology, public health, or other healthcare related disciplines.
• Three years relevant to acute care.
• Experience in health care delivery with past interaction with medical staff and hospital administration.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) and required within two years of hire

Nice To Haves

• Previous education and experience in utilization and quality improvement preferred.
• Infection prevention experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides subject matter expertise to strengthen a culture of safety, partnering with clinical and operational leaders to prevent and reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) across all care settings.
• Leads and collaborates on infection prevention strategies, including surveillance, data analysis, trend identification, and development of evidence-based interventions that align with the System’s patient safety and performance improvement programs.
• Plans and supports readiness and response for emerging infectious diseases and infectious disease emergencies, including participation in hazard vulnerability analysis and activation of the Healthcare Incident Command System (HICS).
• Partners with Environment of Care (EOC), facilities, and construction teams to conduct proactive infection control risk assessments (ICRAs) and recommend mitigation measures for renovation, new construction, and environmental safety concerns.
• Supports employee health functions by advising on immunization practices, post-exposure management, sharps injury prevention strategies and analysis of occupational exposure trends to enhance staff safety.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• DAILYPAY
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees