Infection Control Specialist

2 weeks ago


Bowling Green, Ohio, United States Bon Secours Mercy Health Full time
Overview:
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we prioritize the enhancement of healthcare quality, safety, and cost efficiency. Our facilities and medical professionals are acknowledged for their clinical and operational excellence.

Role Summary:
The Infection Preventionist is accountable for overseeing Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) initiatives under the supervision of the Infection Prevention Manager. This role involves coordinating and supporting the execution of a comprehensive infection control program aimed at identifying and mitigating infection sources.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Utilize epidemiological principles and statistical techniques to identify target populations, analyze trends, and develop effective prevention strategies.
  • Conduct surveillance according to NHSN criteria, including documentation and investigation of hospital-associated infections (HAI) through comprehensive reviews of patient records and laboratory results.
  • Employ computer-based systems for tracking and reporting surveillance data, preparing statistical reports to highlight infection trends.
  • Investigate infection outbreaks in collaboration with the IPC Manager, Infectious Disease Physician, and public health authorities.
  • Engage in quality improvement initiatives and participate in environmental assessments to identify infection prevention concerns.
  • Provide expert guidance in IPC practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and evidence-based policies.
  • Collaborate with Employee Health to assess employee exposure to communicable diseases and facilitate appropriate follow-up actions.
  • Implement strategies to manage communicable disease outbreaks within healthcare settings.
  • Serve as an educational resource for healthcare providers, patients, and the community, enhancing awareness of infection prevention measures.
  • Contribute to the financial management of the service by evaluating infection prevention technologies and products.

Qualifications:
Education:
Required: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field.
Preferred: Master's Degree in Nursing or a health-related discipline.

Licensure/Certification:
Required: Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within three years of employment.
Preferred: CIC certification at the time of hire, along with advanced education in Infection Prevention.

Experience:
Minimum of 2-5 years in direct clinical patient care or a related healthcare field, with a preference for experience in infection control and prevention.

Skills:
Required: Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and experience in performance improvement. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Preferred: Knowledge of improvement science.

This job description is not exhaustive and may include additional responsibilities as required by management.

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