Quality and Infection Prevention Specialist

3 weeks ago

Black River Falls, United States Black River Memorial Hospital Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

An incredible opportunity has presented itself for an experienced Quality and Infection Prevention Specialist at Black River Memorial Hospital (BRMH). The Quality and Infection Prevention Specialist plays a pivotal role in meeting patients, personnel, and organizational needs. This position involves leading, planning, organizing, evaluating, and controlling infection prevention activities while applying quality-based care and improvement practices. The goal is to maintain a safe, sanitary, and comfortable patient care environment that aligns with the mission, vision, values, and goals of the organization. This opportunity is:

  • Full-time, 80 hours per pay period, Monday – Friday, full benefits

If you are looking for an exciting new role at a place that feels like home, look no further.

Essential Duties:

  • Develops, coordinates, implements, monitors, and evaluates all phases of the infection prevention programs by interpreting and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
  • Utilizes electronic medical records and surveillance systems to review clinical and laboratory findings to identify infectious conditions and take appropriate actions.
  • Conducts training and education on infection prevention, quality improvement, and safety cultures for all employee levels, utilizing educational theories and principles.
  • Conducts periodic risk/needs assessments, audits, and tracer activities to identify quality, risk, and infection prevention gaps. Prepares, creates, and maintains records, reports, statistics, and other documents and files as required.
  • Researches and produces internal and external organizational benchmarking reports, leads and participates in performance improvement processes.
  • Assists the Director of Organizational Development and Quality in reviewing and addressing quality of care and risk-related issues, participating in the development of best practices.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in a clinically-based healthcare profession preferred; current certification or licensure as required in the State of WI
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience providing direct patient care in an acute care hospital setting preferred
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in either infection prevention or a quality position preferred
  • Certification in Infection Prevention is preferred; Certification in infection control (CIC) required within 3 years of hire

Don’t miss this opportunity to join our dynamic staff at Black River Memorial Hospital where we support healthcare as a component of rural life. We’re not just about high tech, we believe in small-town values, progressive services, and a culture that fosters respect, caring, and compassion. We invite you to become part of our culture and mission, “Helping to improve your life….. through compassionate community-based care.”

This position is part of our Employee Referral Program which means a Black River Memorial Hospital employee that referred you to this position may be eligible to earn up to $1,000.00 incentives. Please tell us if a Black River Memorial Hospital employee referred you to this position when you apply.

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