Infection Prevention Specialist II

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:

* 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.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

* A State of Michigan RN license if applicant is a nurse.
* Certification in Infection Control (CIC)

Additional Information

* Organization: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
* Department: Perform Excellence & Qual-HFWH
* Shift: Day Job
* Union Code: Not Applicable