Infection Prevention Nurse & Policy Champion

Mayo Clinic; New River (AZ); On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Nurse at Mayo Clinic is responsible for a variety of activities aimed at reducing infection transmission to patients, visitors and staff. This role involves data collection and analysis, policy development and review, and consultation on risk assessment, prevention and control strategies.

Education efforts target interventions to lower infection risk, with changes implemented to meet regulatory and accrediting standards.

Qualifications

• RN with Baccalaureate or Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Master’s degree in nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze infection data.
• Develop and review infection prevention policies.
• Consult on infection risk assessment, prevention and control strategies.
• Educate on interventions to reduce infection risks.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer skills

Infection prevention & control

Adaptability

Microbiology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

The Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Nurse at Mayo Clinic is responsible for a variety of activities aimed at reducing infection transmission to patients, visitors and staff. This role involves data collection and analysis, policy development and review, and consultation on risk assessment, prevention and control strategies.

Education efforts target interventions to lower infection risk, with changes implemented to meet regulatory and accrediting standards.