Specialist, Infection Prevention

Denver Health • Denver, CO

2d

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Specialist, Infection Prevention to join our team! We are here for life's journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Under general supervision, performs functions and manages activities related to infection control and infection surveillance throughout Denver Health.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree nursing, epidemiology, public health or other healthcare-related field Required
• 1-3 years related experience Required
• Knowledge and familiarity with infection prevention principles and practices.
• Knowledge and familiarity of medical terminology and microbiology.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to complex situations and issues.
• Ability to influence and persuade others.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other internal and external team members to ensure timelines are met.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent competing demands.
• Comfort and skill using electronic medical record (EMR) software and performing chart review.
• Comfort and skill collecting, organizing, managing, displaying, interpreting and presenting data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes infection data. (20%)
• Develops and reviews policies and procedures. (20%)
• Educates healthcare workers, patients and families on how to reduce infection risks. (15%)
• Applies epidemiological principles, including activities directed at improving patient outcomes using implementation science. (15%)
• Evaluates products and procedures. (10%)
• Consults on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies (includes activities related to occupational health, construction, and emergency management). (10%)
• Implements changes mandated by regulatory, accrediting, and licensing agencies (includes reporting communicable diseases to health departments). (10%)

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees