Infection Prevention Specialist

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Middleton, WI

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Work Schedule : Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Monday – Friday, rotating on-call requirements for weekends and holidays. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Be part of something remarkable Conduct on site infection prevention assessments of healthcare facilities at UW Health. We are seeking an Infection Prevention Specialist to: Provide follow-up consultation around mitigation of identified infection prevention gaps. Review policies and procedures, national standards to ensure compliance with best practices. Consult on infection prevention initiatives and projects across the system. Collaborate with the infection prevention leadership team to develop, implement and evaluate the infection prevention and control plan. Incorporate improvement processes in collaboration with operational leaders to facilitate change in infection prevention throughout the UW Health System.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing, microbiology, public health other related health field
• 1 year of clinical experience relevant to healthcare infection control

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in nursing, microbiology, public health, or other related health field
• 2 years of clinical experience relevant to healthcare infection control
• EPIC Bugsy experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct on site infection prevention assessments of healthcare facilities at UW Health.
• Provide follow-up consultation around mitigation of identified infection prevention gaps.
• Review policies and procedures, national standards to ensure compliance with best practices.
• Consult on infection prevention initiatives and projects across the system.
• Collaborate with the infection prevention leadership team to develop, implement and evaluate the infection prevention and control plan.
• Incorporate improvement processes in collaboration with operational leaders to facilitate change in infection prevention throughout the UW Health System.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility
• the opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level