Infection Prevention Specialist

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Froedtert South, Inc. in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, is seeking an Infection Prevention Specialist to coordinate surveillance, implement infection control programs, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.

The role emphasizes independent work, data reporting and collaboration with Employee Health Services to protect patients and staff in a busy acute-care setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Nursing or Medical Technologist.
• 3–5 years acute care or microbiology experience.
• Licensure eligible to practice as RN in WI/IL or MT ASCP registration.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements Infection Control surveillance activities.
• Aggregates, trends and reports infection findings.
• Develops and coordinates infection control prevention activities using evidence-based practices.
• Implements strategies to control outbreaks of healthcare-acquired infections.
• Monitors compliance with hand hygiene, barrier and isolation precautions.
• Measures the effectiveness of the Infection Control Program.
• Staffs Infection Control Committee and other hospital committees as needed.
• Participates in ongoing infection control education and training.
• Reports infection data to state or internal departments.

Skills

Infection control knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Independent work

Prioritization

Excel / data reporting

Communication with health teams

Education

RN licensure (WI/IL) or Medical Technologist (ASCP)

Job description

Infection Prevention Specialist

Froedtert South, Inc. Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

Infection Prevention Specialist

• POSITION PURPOSE
  • Coordinates the process of identifying and reducing risks of endemic and epidemic infections in patients and health care workers. Monitors compliance with infection control standards such as hand hygiene, barrier precautions and isolation precautions. Functions as a consultant to Employee Health Services.
• MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
  • Bachelor Degree: Nursing or Medical Technologist
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • Three to five (3-5) years acute care experience or microbiology experience
• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
  • Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin and / or the State of Illinois based on job location assignment or current registration as a Medical Technologist, issued by the ASCP or equivalent.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
  • Knowledge of acute care infection control policies and procedures
  • Certification in Infection Control is preferred
  • Experience with local, state, Joint Commission and CMS regulations
  • Ability to perform work independently
  • Ability to prioritize multiple activities
  • Computer skills - Excel experience/maintenance of specialized software
• PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Designs and implements Infection Control surveillance activities.
  • Aggregates, trends and reports significant findings about infections.
  • Assists in the development and coordination of Infection Control prevention activities using evidence based practices.
  • Implements, independently or with others as appropriate, strategies to control outbreaks of healthcare acquired infections when identified.
  • Monitors compliance with infection control standards such as hand hygiene, barrier precautions and isolation precautions.
  • Measures the effectiveness of the Infection Control Program.
  • Staffs the Infection Control Committee and other hospital or medical staff committees as necessary.
  • Participates in ongoing infection control related education and training.
  • Responsible for reporting infection data to the state or internal departments.