Infection Prevention Spec II - Ambulatory Nursing - Full Time - Detroit

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health System in Detroit is seeking an Infection Prevention Spec II for ambulatory nursing. The role conducts surveillance, educates teams, leads multidisciplinary projects, and designs prevention strategies to reduce hospital-acquired infections.

You will collaborate with nursing and medical leadership to advance infection prevention practices in a dynamic care setting. The position offers day shift, full-time responsibilities, and opportunities to lead complex change initiatives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or other health related field required.
• Minimum of five years of healthcare experience, preferably hospital or ambulatory setting.
• Experience leading complex change and project management with multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of disease processes, infection prevention and control practices.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and provide for the needs of staff in infection prevention.
• Lead or co-lead multidisciplinary teams on infection prevention projects.
• Design and deliver educational programs for employees, physicians, and leadership.

Skills

Surveillance

Education delivery

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or other health related field

Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health or related field preferred

Graduate coursework in statistics, clinical microbiology, epidemiology and infection prevention and control preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Electronic health records

Job description

Infection Prevention Spec II - Ambulatory Nursing - Full Time - Detroit

Infection Prevention Spec II - Ambulatory Nursing
Shift: Full Time - 40 Hours - Day Shift
Location: One Ford Place-1 Ford Place Detroit MI 48202

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under minimal supervision, but according to established policies and procedures, assesses, evaluates, and provides for the needs of the professional staff in the areas of infectious disease and infection prevention and control practices. Conducts a robust surveillance program for nosocomial infection according to internal thresholds, external benchmarks when available, and as required by law. Utilizes effective methodologies to improve performance and practice, thereby reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections. Provides education to the multidisciplinary team and community as appropriate. The Infection Prevention Specialist II (IPS II) position is an advanced level position. In addition to the required competencies of the IPS I (consultant, educator, surveillance), the IPS II is able to perform complex project work with interdisciplinary groups that include senior administrators, nursing and medical leaders. This work is done independently with minimal supervision from their immediate manager/director. The IPS II leads or co-leads multi-disciplinary teams, guides implementation plans and acts as a consultant or facilitator on infection prevention issues including outbreak investigations, proactive infection prevention strategies, complex cases reviews, etc. The IPS II designs and delivers educational programs to assist employees, physicians, and leadership to meet infection prevention and control, safety, regulatory, and quality goals.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or other health related field required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health or related field preferred.
• Graduate coursework in statistics, clinical microbiology, epidemiology and infection prevention and control preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in healthcare required - preferably in a hospital or ambulatory setting required.
• Experience in leading complex change and project management working with the multidisciplinary health care team; senior leadership.
• A professional level of knowledge of disease processes, transmission methods of infectious diseases, clinical bacteriology, clinical care practices as they relate to the planning and implementing nursing care plans preferred.
• Basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint), and electronic health records.
• Basic proficiency in medical terminology and a clear understanding of medical confidentiality.

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