Infection Preventionist I

Cleveland Clinic•Mayfield Heights, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career. In a direct patient facing environment, the infection preventionist professional implements, promotes and maintains an active infection prevention program through surveillance, investigative activities, consultation, education, policy development and Research. A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4:00pm. On call requirements will be 1 week every 7 weeks.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Three years of recent relevant clinical experience including nursing, infection prevention, respiratory therapy, or medical technology
Strong communication, clinical assessment, and computer skills (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other related programs)
Certified in Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc CBIC is required after two years of hire date

Nice To Haves

Registered Nurse (RN)
Prior experience using EPIC
Clinical background highly preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct surveillance for hospital acquired infections; analyzes data. Generates reports, identifies trends. Provide recommendations for improvement.
Investigate clusters of infections, outbreaks.
Utilize knowledge of microbiology, cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of patient care equipment.
Develop and implement infection prevention policies and procedures.
Conduct audits on infection prevention practices.
Provide education and serves as a consultant to various levels of care providers.
Coordinate infection prevention committee meetings and other related activities.
Coordinate the annual infection prevention risk assessment, review, and evaluation of the organization's infection prevention plan.
Reports communicable diseases as required by the Ohio Department of Health.
Collaborate with health departments in complying with issues related to outbreaks and control of communicable diseases.
Comply with mandates for state and federal public reporting of hospital acquired infections.