Registered Nurse, Infection Preventionist

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🏈 Ohio – Remote

🏈 Ohio – Remote

💵 $38 - $61 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Bon Secours Mercy Health

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10,000+ employees

Founded 2018

🏥 Healthcare

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

Healthcare • Healthcare Insurance

Bon Secours Mercy Health is a leading health care organization committed to transforming health care delivery and services through strategic innovation and compassionate care. Operating hospitals and clinical sites in the U. S. and Ireland, the organization focuses on extending health care access, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing value through emerging technologies and strategic partnerships. With a commitment to service and stewardship, Bon Secours Mercy Health also prioritizes enhancing the quality of life for underserved communities while advocating for sustainability. The organization’s initiatives include digital innovation, diversified growth through investments and partnerships, and providing high-value care across its core clinical operations.

📋 Description

• Manage Infection Prevention and Control activities under the guidance of the Manager of Infection Prevention • Coordinate and support implementation of a system-wide infection control and prevention program • Identify, prevent, and eliminate or reduce sources of infection • Implement and monitor processes to reduce hospital-associated infections • Ensure compliance with local, State, and Federal regulatory requirements • Apply epidemiologic principles and statistical methods, including risk stratification • Perform surveillance using NHSN criteria and investigate hospital-associated infections • Use computer-based programs for tracking, reporting, and disseminating surveillance information • Prepare statistical reports to identify and analyze infection trends • Investigate, document, and report infection control issues • Investigate infection outbreaks in consultation with healthcare and public health professionals • Participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives • Conduct environmental rounds and construction risk assessments • Provide infection prevention interventions to maintain patient, visitor, and associate safety • Provide expert knowledge and guidance in infection prevention and control and epidemiology • Collaborate with Employee Health on communicable disease exposures and follow-up • Educate healthcare providers, staff, patients, families, and the public on infection prevention measures • Serve as a leader, mentor, and role model for facility personnel and healthcare professionals • Collaborate in fiscal management through evaluation of infection prevention technology and products

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Nursing or healthcare related field (required) • Certification in Infection Control (CIC), awarded by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) (required within 3 years) • 2 years experience in direct patient care or a related healthcare field (preferred) • Infection control/ prevention experience (preferred) • Knowledge of improvement science • Demonstrated ability/experience to lead and facilitate multi-disciplinary teams • Demonstrated experience in performance improvement • Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint • Excellent written and verbal communications skills • Strong analytical skills • In-depth knowledge of computer systems and various software programs • Ability to work independently and self-directed • Attention to detail • Critical thinking • Communication with all levels of professionals • Teamwork • Conflict resolution • Active listening • Relationship building

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support