- Utilizes infection prevention information, research and other quantitative data in the analysis and synthesis of plans to mitigate risks related to infections, streamlining of processes or improve performance.
- Serves as an internal consultant by providing guidance on infection prevention, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization practices and products.
- Facilitates quality improvement activities to stabilize processes, reduce variation, and improve outcomes to establish a culture of safe and infection free care.
- Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships with team, internal customers, and external agencies.
- Performs ongoing surveillance, as assigned, utilizing proactive and reactive approaches to identify and mitigate risks related to infections.
- Engages team and leadership in a professional manner, accesses the chain of command as needed, and participates in developing the team culture. May participate in the budgetary, staff recruitment and policy review process.
- Develops and delivers infection prevention education to staff, as needed. Presents on infection prevention topics as requested.
- Required Bachelor's Degree Nursing, medical technology. or education related to epidemiology. Bachelor's Degree required for those hired into the role after 12/1/2023.
- Preferred Master's Degree Master's degree or experience equivalent including Master of Public Health
- Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Sitting: Frequently
- Standing: Occasionally
- Walking: Occasionally
- Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
- Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
- Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
- Driving: Occasionally
- Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
- Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
- Handling: Occasionally
- Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
- Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
- Finger/
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Description
Job SummarySupports operational improvement projects throughout the organization including both clinical and non-clinical areas to accomplish measurable business process improvements.
Analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing processes and helps to develop sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable clinical and business process improvements.
Collects and analyzes process and quality data to initiate, develop, and recommend operational practices and procedures that focus on enhanced safety, increased productivity, and reduced cost.
Experienced in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance, analysis and reporting and prevention of healthcare associated infections; educating all healthcare providers, patients and families about infection control; and the development of health system policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Community Health Departments and Center for Disease Control (CDC) requirements.
Essential FunctionsLIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan required Or CRT-Medical Technologist, Certified (MT) - ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology required Or CRT-Infection Prevention and Control, Certified - CBIC Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc 3 Yrs preferred CRT-At least one Certification from preferred list - UNKNOWN Unknown IHI Open School Basic Certification preferred
Physical Demands
Hand Dexterity:
Frequently
Primary Location
SITE - Rehabilitation Continuing Care Center Archwood Circle - Farmington Hills
Department Name
Nursing Administration - Farmington Hills Skilled
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
9a.m. to 5:30p.m.
Days Worked
Monday toFriday
Weekend Frequency
N/A
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