Infection Prevention Specialist

1 month ago

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Advocate Aurora Health Full time
Job Summary

The Infection Preventionist (IP) is a key member of the Advocate Aurora Health team, responsible for leading and implementing the system Infection Prevention Program at their respective site. This position is highly visible within the hospital site and across the ambulatory/outpatient continuum, with the primary goal of preventing pathways to infection and proactively managing infection risk across the care continuum.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a site Infection Prevention Plan using a risk-based approach to prevention and transmission of infections.
  • Collaborate with the MS Director and AAH Surveillance team members to identify opportunities for infection prevention and surveillance.
  • Serve as a consultant to physicians, associates, patients, families, and the community on issues related to infection prevention and best practice principles.
  • Effectively manage the site's transmission-based isolation program and identify strategies to improve health outcomes related to preventing hospital-acquired infections or transmission of infections.
  • Participate in the completion of an annual site risk assessment for Infection Prevention, including identification of measurable goals.
  • Perform annual TB risk assessments to accurately determine prevention control strategies to reduce the risk for TB acquisition or transmission among patients or healthcare workers.
  • Demonstrate high visibility and accessibility through unit rounding and off-site visits to detect gaps and/or deficiencies regarding infection prevention practices and the environment of care.
  • Makes recommendations regarding construction, renovation, environmental rounds, and assurance with National and/or professional standards.
  • Participate in investigations of unusual infection outbreaks in consultation with an infection prevention physician, local and state health departments, and when necessary, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • Identify exposures to communicable diseases and work with Employee Health, Managers, and physicians on post-exposure follow-up.
  • Design, implement, monitor, and evaluate infection prevention programs using a multidisciplinary approach to ensure the practice of evidenced-based guidelines and standards of care.
  • Assist and support the hospital/site hand hygiene program.
  • Develop and/or review hospital or system policies and procedures using evidenced-based practices with appropriate references.
  • Participate in continuing education activities at the department, State, and National levels to promote personal growth and maintain current knowledge based on the latest scientific research and evidence.
  • Plan, organize, develop, and implement education programs using appropriate informational materials at an appropriate level of understanding and need for associates, licensed independent practitioners, and volunteers.
  • Lead or actively participate in team development, achieving targets, and in accomplishing department goals and objectives.
  • Plan and chair the infection prevention committee.
  • Provide information to hospital committees and department managers to formulate changes in policies, procedures, and/or processes that could reduce the spread of infection.
  • Ensure compliance of their respective site with all infection prevention requirements outlined by key regulatory agencies.
Requirements
  • Infection Control (CIC) certification issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) or obtained within 2 years.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Health Science, Allied Health, Nursing, or related field.
  • Typically requires 5 years of experience in infection control, nursing, and/or medical technology, including experience with patient care practices, microbiology, asepsis, disinfection/sterilization, adult education, infectious diseases, program administration, and epidemiology.
  • Demonstrated self-directed, results-oriented, and creative approach to organizational change.
  • Exceptional communication skills sufficient to interact with key stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates results in their ability to lead others through influence.
  • Candidate must be able to perform various physical tasks with a high degree of proficiency, such as articulating, hearing, viewing, and walking throughout the hospital.
  • Able to handle managing multiple priorities and the ability to change course when unanticipated events arise.
Working Conditions

Exposed to a normal office environment. Must be able to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday. Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally. May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary. Must have functional vision, speech, and hearing. Position requires travel, may be exposed to road and weather hazards. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

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