RN Full-time
McLaren Health Care

Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse

McLaren Health Care Bad Axe, MI 48413, US
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Infection Preventionist RN - Full time-split between Bad Axe and Caro

Position Summary:

Responsible for the development and coordination of the infection control program. Isolates the sources of infection, educates people to reduce the spread of infection, and devises strategies to prevent the spread of infection. Prepares and delivers presentations, organizes data collection, and provides data analysis. Acts as liaison with health department. Provides infection control educational service assessment and improvement studies. Serves as a resource for community and organization.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned:
  • Responsible for assisting in the identification, surveillance and collection of pertinent data related to infection risk areas within the hospital.
  • Develops an effective system for reporting, evaluating and maintaining records of illnesses and injuries of patients.
  • Provides a safe environment where risks for infection are identified and minimized for patients, employees and visitors.
  • Administers surveillance programs, data reporting, data analysis and intervention development aimed at reduction of healthcare acquired infections in patients and employees.
  • Investigates and monitors known or potential sources of suspected infections in order to determine source and ensure control.

Qualifications:

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, or healthcare related field.
  • Two years of healthcare related experience in nursing.
  • Current state license as a registered nurse.
  • Certification in Infection Control within three years of hire/transfer.

Preferred:

  • Master’s degree in nursing, public health, or healthcare related field.
  • Four years of clinical nursing, infection prevention, or epidemiology experience.

Certification in Infection Control or active pursuit of certifications with intent to certify within the specified timeframe of APIC requirements required.

Additional Information

  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Requisition ID: 26001216
  • Daily Work Times: 8:00am -4:30pm
  • Hours Per Pay Period: 80
  • On Call: No
  • Weekends: No

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