INFECTION PREVENTION COORDINATOR - QUALITY SERVICES

Aspirus, Inc; Wisconsin Rapids (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day one

Retirement plan with match

Wellness program

Job summary

Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, is hiring an Infection Prevention Coordinator for a full-time role. The coordinator leads infection surveillance, prevention, and control, and collaborates with leadership to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in nursing or allied health, CIC certification, and 3+ years in acute care or public health settings. Strong communication, change management, and EHR proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in nursing or allied health field.
• CIC certification at time of hire or attestation to obtain within 3 years of hire.
• Minimum three years' experience in an acute care hospital or public health setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversees surveillance, prevention, and control of infections in healthcare settings.
• Develops and administers infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Monitors environment for potential risks and reports findings to leadership.

Skills

Infection prevention

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or allied health

CIC certification

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Presentation software

Electronic health records

Job description

INFECTION PREVENTION COORDINATOR

Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital, Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Full-Time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours every pay period

Weekday Day shift

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

The Infection Prevention Coordinator is responsible for surveillance, prevention, and control of infections that could be transmitted in a healthcare setting as well as the prevention or minimization of the risk of occupational exposure to staff and physicians within their respective Business Unit(s). The Infection Prevention Coordinator recommends and administers comprehensive infection prevention and control policies and procedures and monitors the environment for potential risks. The Infection Prevention Coordinator collaborates with key stakeholders to ensure infection prevention and control policies and procedures are compliant with regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards. The Infection Prevention Coordinator collects, aggregates, and analyzes data related to all aspects of infection prevention to afford opportunities to improve clinical care and patient safety. The Infection Prevention Coordinator prepares and communicates reports detailing findings and submits them to appropriate leadership.

Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in nursing or allied health field.
• CIC certification at time of hire or attestation to obtain within 3-years of hire.
• Minimum three years' experience in an acute care hospital or public health setting.
• Previous experience in infection prevention and control is beneficial.
• If a registered nurse possesses an active Wisconsin or Michigan RN license.
• If allied health professional possesses appropriate accreditation (i.e., ASCP).
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, teach, coach, and advise.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to a climate of rapid change.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of regulatory agencies specific to healthcare operations (i.e., Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, and FDA) and risk management principles.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software; databases; and electronic health records.
• Possesses a knowledge of performance improvement and change management principles and methods.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital & Clinics is a non-profit, community-directed health care organization based in Wisconsin Rapids. It includes Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital, Aspirus Clinics in Wisconsin Rapids, Nekoosa and Rome, Aspirus Heart & Vascular, Aspirus UW Cancer Center, Aspirus Wound & Hyperbarics, Aspirus Joint Center, and Aspirus Therapies. The emergency department is a Level III Trauma Center. It has been named one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health four consecutive years.

Our Mission

We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision

Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

Credentials: Essential:

• CERTIFIED IN INFECTION CONTROL