Infection Preventionist

Cleveland Clinic • Joplin, MO

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About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As an Infection Preventionist, you will implement, promote and maintain an active Infection Prevention Program through surveillance, investigative activities, consultation, education, policy development and research. In this role, you will interact with a multidepartment team of SQPE, accreditation and nursing specialists, serving as a leader in the field. Here, you can use your niche skills and interest to explore endless opportunities and grow, all while helping keep patients and fellow caregivers safe from various sicknesses every day.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Three years of recent relevant clinical experience, including Nursing, Infection Prevention, Respiratory Therapy or Medical Technology OR CBIC Certification and two years of experience
• Strong communication, clinical assessment and computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other related programs)
• Certified by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) within two years of hire

Nice To Haves

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveillance for hospital acquired infections, analyze data, generate reports and identify trends.
• Provide recommendations for improvement.
• Investigate clusters of infections and outbreaks.
• Develop and implement infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Conduct audits on infection prevention practices.
• Provide education and serve 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 and report communicable diseases as required.
• Collaborate with health departments in complying with issues related to outbreaks and control of communicable diseases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree