RN Infection Prevention Leader

Trinity Health Corp.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Corp. Infection Prevention Coordinator leads the Infection Prevention Program in collaboration with the infectious disease physician to ensure an effective infrastructure, inclusive decision-making, evidence-based approach, and effective leadership in infection prevention and control across hospital and clinic settings.

You will develop, implement, and refine infection prevention strategies, educate staff on best practices, and report data to regulatory agencies, governing boards,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or healthcare related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Infection Control Certification required or obtained within two years after requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Lead the infection prevention program in collaboration with the infectious disease physician to ensure a strong, evidence-based infection prevention infrastructure.
• Collect, correlate, evaluate, and validate data to identify patterns and trends of infection for surveillance and containment.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement infection prevention and control policies aligned with CMS, CDC, and TJC standards.
• Educate and mentor staff on infection prevention practices, hand hygiene, and safety procedures to improve outcomes.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives and collaborate with quality and safety teams to enhance care quality and safety.

Skills

Infection prevention

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Healthcare teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or healthcare related field

Master’s degree preferred

Infection Control Certification

Job description

Trinity Health Corp. Infection Prevention Coordinator leads the Infection Prevention Program in collaboration with the infectious disease physician to ensure an effective infrastructure, inclusive decision-making, evidence-based approach, and effective leadership in infection prevention and control across hospital and clinic settings.

You will develop, implement, and refine infection prevention strategies, educate staff on best practices, and report data to regulatory agencies, governing boards,