Infection Prevention Specialist I

Henry Ford Health • Detroit, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Infection Prevention Specialist I assesses, evaluates, and addresses professional staff needs related to infectious disease and infection prevention and control practices. The role identifies and investigates trends, recommends resolutions, and monitors practices, policies, and systems for compliance with infection prevention standards. The specialist serves as a resource for nursing and other healthcare professionals and collaborates with teams to implement strategies to prevent nosocomial infections.

The position is part of the Infection Prevention and Control team at Henry Ford Health’s flagship Detroit hospital campus, where the team works to safeguard patients, staff, and visitors through evidence-based practices and innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or another health-related field.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office products and electronic health records.
• Basic proficiency in medical terminology and understanding of medical confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Nursing, Public Health, or a related field.
• Graduate coursework in statistics, clinical microbiology, epidemiology, and infection prevention and control.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate infection prevention needs for professional staff.
• Identify and investigate trends in infectious diseases and recommend resolutions.
• Monitor and analyze practices, policies, and systems to ensure compliance with infection prevention standards.
• Serve as a resource for nursing and other healthcare professionals on infection prevention practices.
• Collaborate with teams to implement strategies for preventing nosocomial infections.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Engagement in mission-driven work.
• Opportunity to learn from industry leaders and contribute to innovative solutions in infection prevention.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time