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- Responsible for assisting in the identification, surveillance and collection of pertinent data related to infection risk areas within the Medical Group.
- 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.
- 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.
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs
- Current Michigan Driver's License and proof of valid automobile insurance
- Insurable by McLaren's insurance company (automobile)
- Valid Driver's license to travel throughout all MMG regions
- 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 certification with intent to certify within the specified timeframe of APIC requirements required.
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID:
- On Call: No
- Weekends: No
infection preventionist registered nurse-boulder park terrace - Charlevoix, MI, United States - McLaren Health Care
Description
Department:
Boulder Park Terrace
Hours per pay period: 80
Daily work times: 9:00am-5:30pm
Responsible for the development and coordination of the infection control program.
Isolates 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.Required:
Preferred:
Additional Information
Hours Per Pay Period: 80
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.