Infection Prevention & Quality Improvement Specialist

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

HSA/FSA options

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois seeks a detail-oriented Quality Specialist to support infection prevention and quality improvement. The role includes HAI surveillance, data management, and aiding in patient safety investigations while coordinating with clinical staff to uphold regulatory requirements and service quality.

The incumbent will assist in education, meeting preparation, and document control within the Quality Improvement Department, contributing to a safer care environment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of infection prevention practices and guidelines.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Assist with ongoing HAI surveillance and data collection.
• Analyze infection data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare infection and communicable disease reports for agencies.
• Collaborate with teams to implement infection prevention measures.
• Support patient safety event investigations and data reporting.
• Provide administrative support to the Quality Improvement Department.

Connaissances

Infection prevention knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formation

GED or High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Description du poste

Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois seeks a detail-oriented Quality Specialist to support infection prevention and quality improvement. The role includes HAI surveillance, data management, and aiding in patient safety investigations while coordinating with clinical staff to uphold regulatory requirements and service quality.

The incumbent will assist in education, meeting preparation, and document control within the Quality Improvement Department, contributing to a safer care environment