What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Prevention Specialist position at Mercy?
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Overview:
Under the direction of the Director of Quality, the Infection Prevention Specialist will participate in the implementation, review and support of the facility infection prevention plan.
The Infection Prevention Specialist will collaborate with leadership, coworkers and medical staff to develop, implement, improve, monitor, and champion processes related to key infection control strategies.
The Infection Prevention Specialist will perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 3 years clinical healthcare related experience. 5 years clinical healthcare related experience preferred.
- Required Education: Bachelor's of Science in clinical healthcare or a health sciences related field (e.g. nursing, lab sciences, public health or related field). An Associate's degree or Nursing diploma and commensurate experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree, in addition to the required experience, may be considered.
- Other:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proven leadership ability.
- Knowledge of complex hospital and healthcare systems, processes and quality/performance improvement.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills. Effective change agent.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Knowledge of the internet, evidence-based medicine, analytical skills and good clinical inquiry and investigational aptitude.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Strong public speaking skills and demonstrated ability in presenting to a variety of co-workers, including physicians, clinicians, administration, and support staff.
- Self-directed and able to perform independently with minimal oversight.
- Ability to travel throughout the hospital on a high frequency basis.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
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What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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