- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or other health related field required.
- Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in healthcare required - preferably in a hospital or ambulatory setting required.
- Experience in leading complex change and project management working with the multidisciplinary health care team; senior leadership.
- A professional level of knowledge of disease processes, transmission methods of infectious diseases, clinical bacteriology, clinical care practices as they relate to the planning and implementing nursing care plans preferred.
- A State of Michigan RN license if applicant is a nurse.
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC)
- Organization: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
- Department: Perform Excellence & Qual-HFWH
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
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Infection Prevention Specialist II - Wyandotte, United States - Henry Ford Hospital
Description
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under minimal supervision, but according to established policies and procedures,
assesses, evaluates, and provides for the needs of the professional staff in the areas of
infectious disease and infection prevention and control practices. Conducts a robust
surveillance program for nosocomial infection according to internal thresholds, external
benchmarks when available, and as required by law. Utilizes effective methodologies to
improve performance and practice, thereby reducing the risk of hospital-acquired
infections. Provides education to the multidisciplinary team and community as
appropriate.
The Infection Prevention Specialist II (IPS II) position is an advanced level position. In
addition to the required competencies of the IPS I (consultant, educator, surveillance),
the IPS II can perform complex project work with interdisciplinary groups that include
senior administrators, nursing, and medical leaders. This work is done independently
with minimal supervision from their immediate manager/director.
The IPS II leads or co-leads multi-disciplinary teams, guides implementation plans and
acts as a consultant or facilitator on infection prevention issues including outbreak
investigations, proactive infection prevention strategies, complex cases reviews, etc.
The IPS II designs and delivers educational programs to assist employees, physicians,
and leadership to meet infection prevention and control, safety, regulatory, and quality
goals.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
