Infection Prevention Specialist

Mercy; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an Infection Prevention Specialist in Joplin, MO to lead and support the hospital's infection prevention plan. You will work with leadership, staff and clinicians to implement evidence-based strategies and monitor outcomes.

The role requires a BS in health sciences or related field, 3+ years of clinical experience, excellent communication, and ability to travel within the hospital. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years clinical healthcare related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in health sciences or related field is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong written and oral communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the implementation, review and support of the facility infection prevention plan.
• Collaborate with leadership, coworkers and medical staff to develop, implement, improve, monitor, and champion infection control processes.
• Perform duties in alignment with Mercy mission, values and service standards.
• Willingness to travel throughout the hospital on a high frequency basis.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

MS Office

Public speaking

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's of Science in clinical healthcare or health sciences

Associate's degree or Nursing diploma accepted in lieu

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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.