Infection Prevention Lead — Patient Safety & Outbreaks

SSM Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health in Missouri seeks an Infection Preventionist to lead the infection prevention and control program, conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, and educate staff on evidence-based practices that improve patient safety.

You will collaborate with clinical and operational leaders, support regulatory compliance, and participate in quality improvement initiatives across the organization. Regular weekday schedule with on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.
• No experience required.
• Clinical experience (nursing and/or infection prevention) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs annual infection control risk assessment and surveillance plan along with mid-year evaluation of the plan.
• Plans and facilitates the monthly Infection Control Committee (ICC) meeting at respective ministry.
• Collaborates in the development and delivery of educational programs and/or tools that relate to infection prevention, control, and epidemiology.
• Reports infection surveillance, prevention and control information to local, state and federal public health authorities in accordance with law and regulation.
• Participates in the development of special studies designed to identify unusual epidemic situations or to evaluate the impact of new products, equipment or delivery of patient care. Reports results to Infection Control Committee and other appropriate departments and/or committees.
• Participates on committees as a subject matter expert, i.e., product value analysis, environment of care, emergency preparedness, etc.
• Participates in quality/performance improvement and patient safety activities related to infection prevention and control (e.g., mini root cause analysis for HAIs, failure mode and effects analysis, plan-do-study-act).
• Performs surveillance activities using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definitions.
• Integrates surveillance activities across health care settings (e.g., ambulatory, home health, long term care, acute care).
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical experience (nursing and/or In

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

Job description

SSM Health in Missouri seeks an Infection Preventionist to lead the infection prevention and control program, conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, and educate staff on evidence-based practices that improve patient safety.

You will collaborate with clinical and operational leaders, support regulatory compliance, and participate in quality improvement initiatives across the organization. Regular weekday schedule with on-call responsibilities.