Ambulatory Infection Prevention Lead (IPS II)

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI, is seeking an Infection Prevention Specialist II for Ambulatory Nursing. The role is day shift, full-time, and focuses on advanced infection prevention, education, and surveillance within ambulatory settings.

The IPS II leads or co-leads multidisciplinary teams, conducts outbreak investigations, and implements proactive infection prevention strategies to reduce hospital-acquired infections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or other health related field required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health or related field preferred.
• Graduate coursework in statistics, clinical microbiology, epidemiology and infection prevention and control 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.
• Basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint), and electronic health records.
• Basic proficiency in medical terminology and a clear understanding of medical confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and provide 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 and external benchmarks when available.
• Lead or co-lead multi-disciplinary teams and guide implementation plans for infection prevention issues.
• Designs and delivers educational programs to assist employees, physicians, and leadership.

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI, is seeking an Infection Prevention Specialist II for Ambulatory Nursing. The role is day shift, full-time, and focuses on advanced infection prevention, education, and surveillance within ambulatory settings.

The IPS II leads or co-leads multidisciplinary teams, conducts outbreak investigations, and implements proactive infection prevention strategies to reduce hospital-acquired infections.