We're a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."

Overview:

Skills and capabilities of the person in this role include:

• Develop strategies to enhance compliance by all individuals in Infection Prevention efforts.
• Conduct surveillance of identified HAi's and completes required reporting to federal and state entities.
• Be informed of national and regional infection control initiatives that are appropriate for adaptation and work toward implementation of identified strategies as part of an overall comprehensive program.
• Serve as a liaison regarding infection prevention initiatives. Provide periodic status reports regarding infection prevention and HAI initiatives and results within the medical center.
• Establish mechanisms to communicate progress and barriers toward effective initiatives.
• Participate as active member of committees and teams to provide infection prevention safety perspective, as assigned.
• Train and mentor new Infection Preventionists.
• Demonstrated ability in interpretation of Surveillance Data.
• Coordinate annual Infection Prevention risk assessment based on surveillance data.
• Collaborate with Emergency Management team on preparations to handle major emergencies.
• Engage in continual evaluation of Infection Prevention strategies and modify program if needed.
• Recognized as subject matter expert in Infection Prevention field. Shares knowledge with others.
• Track and trend reporting data to provide reports to departments, committees, and leaders to drive infection prevention improvement work.
• Provide ongoing infection prevention education programs regarding evidence-based behavior and practices that support HAI reduction.
• Recommend process/safety changes to improve infection prevention based on identified risks, proactive assessment, and national standards.
• Demonstrate expertise in clinical patient care; model application of infection prevention best practice standards.
• Proven ability to interpret outcomes data and make targeted changes to improve infection prevention programs and initiatives.
• Performs other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors of Science in clinical healthcare or health sciences related field (e.g. nursing, lab sciences, public health or related field)

Licensure: None required

Experience: 5+ years clinical healthcare related experience

Certification/Registration: Certification in Infection Prevention (e.g. CIC) or equivalent required within 3 years of hire

Other Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven leadership ability
• Knowledge of complex hospital and healthcare systems, processes and quality/performance improvement
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills. Effective change
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of the internet, evidence-based medicine, analytical skills and good clinical inquiry and investigational aptitude
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong public speaking skills and demonstrated ability in presenting to a variety of co-workers, including physicians, clinicians, administration, and support staff
• Self-directed and able to perform independently with minimal oversight
• Ability to travel throughout the hospital on a high frequency basis

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Master's of Science degree (healthcare or public health related) Licensure:

Experience: 7+ years clinical healthcare related experience. 3+ years infection prevention experience

Certification/Registration: Certification in Infection Prevent ion (CIC) or equivalent Other Skills and Knowledge:

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.