Infection Preventionist

Marshfield Clinic • Rice Lake, WI

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About The Position

The Infection Preventionist assists leadership in the promotion and application of measures to prevent and/or control infections among patients, visitors, contractors, and employees. This individual will facilitate compliance with the many regulatory agencies with oversight to healthcare facilities. This individual will observe, evaluate, educate, and implement Infection Prevention practices and activities. The Infection Preventionist will identify and pursue additional Infection Prevention opportunities to meet Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) strategic goals and objectives. The position is accountable for ongoing Infection Prevention practices for designated facilities, executing the components of the Infection Prevention Specialty and may require travel. Two positions are being hired. One for Minocqua and one for Rice Lake. The position for Minocqua will travel to Park Falls and outlying clinical travel. The position for Rice Lake will travel to Ladysmith and outlying clinical travel.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing or bachelor's degree in epidemiology, microbiology, public health or related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Power Point.
• Two years experience in a healthcare setting.
• Infection Control certification (CIC) to be obtained within three years of hire.
• Applicable State Nurse license as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience working in infection prevention practice.
• Masters of Public Health in an Infection Prevention Related field may substitute for experience.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) awarded by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist leadership in promoting and applying infection prevention measures.
• Facilitate compliance with regulatory agencies overseeing healthcare facilities.
• Observe, evaluate, educate, and implement Infection Prevention practices.
• Identify and pursue additional Infection Prevention opportunities.
• Accountable for ongoing Infection Prevention practices for designated facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees