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Under the direction of the Director of Quality, the Senior Infection Prevention Specialist will participate in the implementation, review and support of the facility infection prevention plan. They will support the Infection Preventionists in their work with patient care teams in achieving high quality and best possible outcomes and will serve as a subject matter expert in infection prevention.

The Senior 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. They will help to design and implement infection preventions strategies to decrease infection risks to patients.

Onsite position location at Mercy Hospital South

The Senior Infection Prevention Specialist will perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Education: Bachelor's of Science in clinical healthcare or a health science 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.

Experience: 5 years clinical healthcare related experience

Certification/Registration: Certification in Infection Prevention (e.g., CIC) or equivalent required within 3 years of hire.

Other Skills and Knowledge:
- 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
 
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Master's of Science degree (healthcare or public health related)
Experience: 7 years clinical healthcare related experience. 3 years infection prevention experience
Certification/Registration: Certification in Infection Prevention (CIC) or equivalent

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.