Infection Prevention Leader - RN, Quality & Safety

MercyOne Medical Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group invites an experienced Infection Prevention Coordinator to lead our Infection Prevention Program in collaboration with the infectious disease physician. The role ensures an effective infrastructure, evidence-based approach, and proactive leadership to achieve excellence in infection prevention and control across hospital and clinic settings.

The position focuses on disease surveillance, prevention, and containment, data collection and reporting to regulatory agencies, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or healthcare related field is required.
• Infection Control Certification is required or obtained within two years after requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert consultation to key stakeholders including medical staff, senior leadership and colleagues on infection prevention and control.
• Leads and facilitates performance improvement initiatives at the department and organizational levels related to areas of infection prevention.
• Collects, synthesizes, interprets, prioritizes, and communicates meaningful performance data to support infection prevention and hygiene to reduce cost and improve quality and safety.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or healthcare related field

Infection Control Certification

Job description

MercyOne Medical Group invites an experienced Infection Prevention Coordinator to lead our Infection Prevention Program in collaboration with the infectious disease physician. The role ensures an effective infrastructure, evidence-based approach, and proactive leadership to achieve excellence in infection prevention and control across hospital and clinic settings.

The position focuses on disease surveillance, prevention, and containment, data collection and reporting to regulatory agencies, and