Infection Prevention Spec I -Organizational Excellence CAB

Henry Ford Health•Jackson, MI

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Henry Ford Health is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Infection Prevention Specialist I to join its Organizational Excellence team at the Jackson, Michigan facility. This full-time, day-shift role helps protect patients, staff, and visitors by implementing and maintaining infection prevention and control measures. The specialist works with clinical and administrative teams to support regulatory compliance and strengthen organizational infection prevention practices.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or another health-related field.
Demonstrated knowledge of infection prevention and control principles and practices.
Strong understanding of CDC guidelines, OSHA regulations, and other relevant healthcare compliance standards.
Proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting infection prevention metrics.
Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to engage diverse stakeholder groups.
Ability to conduct systematic and thorough assessments, audits, and investigations.
Fundamental knowledge of epidemiological principles and outbreak investigation methodology.
Experience coordinating with clinical and administrative teams in a healthcare setting.
Proficiency with healthcare information systems and electronic documentation tools.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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.
Minimum of 2–3 years of healthcare experience.
Professional-level knowledge of disease processes, infectious disease transmission methods, clinical bacteriology, and clinical care practices as they relate to planning and implementing nursing care plans.
Experience with quality improvement initiatives and process optimization.
Experience developing and delivering infection prevention training programs.
Familiarity with infection prevention surveillance systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control protocols aligned with CDC guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Conduct facility assessments and audits to identify infection risks and opportunities for improvement.
Analyze infection prevention data and trends, investigate outbreaks, and recommend corrective actions.
Collaborate with clinical departments to provide education and training on infection prevention practices and procedures.
Maintain documentation of infection prevention activities, compliance metrics, and audit findings.
Coordinate with infection prevention committees and leadership to develop and refine organizational policies and procedures.
Investigate infection prevention concerns and incidents and complete appropriate follow-up.
Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders through reports, presentations, and meetings.
Stay current with infection prevention standards, guidelines, and emerging infectious disease threats.
Support quality improvement initiatives to reduce healthcare-associated infections.