Infection Prevention Specialist

Southeast Hospital; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Joplin, Missouri is seeking an Infection Prevention Specialist under the Director of Quality to help implement, review and support the facility infection prevention plan. You will collaborate with leadership, coworkers and medical staff to develop, implement and monitor infection control strategies across the hospital.

This role requires strong communication, leadership and analytical skills, with the ability to travel throughout the hospital frequently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical healthcare or health sciences required; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of clinical healthcare experience.
• Licensure: none required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in infection prevention plan implementation, review and support.
• Collaborate with leadership, coworkers, and medical staff to develop, implement, improve, monitor and champion infection control processes.
• Ensure activities align with Mercy mission, values and Service Standards.
• Travel throughout the hospital as needed.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Healthcare knowledge

Organization

Interpersonal

Analytical

Public speaking

Autonomy

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical healthcare

Associate degree or Nursing diploma as alternative

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the direction of the Director of Quality, the Infection Prevention Specialist will participate in the implementation, review and support of the facility infection prevention plan.

The Infection Prevention Specialist will collaborate with leadership, coworkers and medical staff to develop, implement, improve, monitor, and champion processes related to key infection control strategies.

The Infection Prevention Specialist will perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's of Science in clinical healthcare or a health sciences related field (e.g. nursing, lab sciences, public health or related field). An Associate's degree or Nursing diploma and commensurate experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree, in addition to the required experience, may be considered.
• Licensure: None required
• Experience: 3+ years clinical healthcare related experience
• Certification/Registration: None required

Other Skills And Knowledge

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven leadership ability
• Knowledge of complex hospital and healthcare systems, processes and quality/performance improvement
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills. Effective change agent.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of the internet, evidence-based medicine, analytical skills and good clinical inquiry and investigational aptitude
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong public speaking skills and demonstrated ability in presenting to a variety of co-workers, including physicians, clinicians, administration, and support staff
• Self-directed and able to perform independently with minimal oversight
• Ability to travel throughout the hospital on a high frequency basis

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: 5+ years clinical healthcare related experience

Why Mercy?

• From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

• Joplin, Missouri
• Support Services
• Other Professional Non-Clinical
• Regular
• Full-time
• Mercy Joplin
• JR256421