Infection Preventionist - Infection Control

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health seeks an Infection Control professional at Henry Ford St. John Hospital in Detroit. The role focuses on planning, implementing, and evaluating infection prevention and control measures to safeguard patients and staff.

Responsibilities include monitoring infection sources, complying with regulatory guidelines, and collaborating on educational programs. Experience in acute care infection prevention is preferred, with a day shift, 40-hour week, and exempt status.

Qualifications

• Infection prevention expertise and program delivery are essential requirements.
• Strong knowledge of regulations and guidelines in infection control.
• Experience in implementing education and surveillance programs.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates infection prevention and control measures.
• Monitors and investigates sources of infections to determine and control the source.
• Reviews and implements regulations and guidelines from authorities and professional bodies.
• Collaborates on educational programs/tools related to infection prevention and epidemiology.
• Reports infection surveillance and control information to public health authorities as required by law.
• Participates in studies to identify unusual epidemic situations and evaluate new products or delivery of patient care.

Skills

Infection control

Educational program delivery

Education

BLS Provider credential from AHA

Infection Control certification (CBIC)

RN license (MI)

CIC & MPH preferred

Job description

Location: Henry Ford St. John Hospital

Department: Infection Control

Schedule: 40hrs, Exempt, Day Shift

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates infection prevention and control measures.
• Monitors and investigates known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control
• Reviews, analyzes, and implements regulations, standards, and/or guidelines of applicable governmental agencies and professional organizations.
• Collaborates in the development and delivery of educational programs and/or tools that relate to infection prevention, control, and epidemiology.
• Reports infection surveillance, prevention and control in formation to local, state and federal public health authorities in accordance with law and regulation.
• Participates in the development of special studies designed to identify unusual epidemic situations or to evaluate the impact of new products, equipment or delivery of patient care. Reports results to Infection Control Committee and other appropriate departments and/or committees.

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Qualifications

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) is preferred.
• Certification specializing in Infection Control credentialed from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) is preferred.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing is preferred.
• CIC &/or MPH preferred

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 3 years of experience preferred.
• RN or Bachelor's degree in a healthcare related field preferred.
• MPH preferred
• Infection prevention experience in an acute care setting.