Infection Preventionist

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Job Title

Infection Preventionist

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Infection Prevention Main Campus-Clinical and Operational Improvement

Job Code

T29022

Shift

Days + Call

Schedule

9:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As an Infection Preventionist, you will implement, promote and maintain an active Infection Prevention Program through surveillance, investigative activities, consultation, education, policy development and research. In this role, you will interact with a multidepartment team of SQPE, accreditation and nursing specialists, serving as a leader in the field. Here, you can use your niche skills and interest to explore endless opportunities and grow, all while helping keep patients and fellow caregivers safe from various sicknesses every day.

A caregiver in this position works 9:00am to 5:00pm. There may be on call requirements throughout the year.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Conduct surveillance for hospital acquired infections, analyze data, generate reports and identify trends.
• Provide recommendations for improvement.
• Investigate clusters of infections and outbreaks.
• Develop and implement infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Conduct audits on infection prevention practices.
• Provide education and serve as a consultant to various levels of care providers.
• Coordinate infection prevention committee meetings and other related activities.
• Coordinate the annual Infection Prevention Risk Assessment, review and evaluation of the organization's Infection Prevention Plan and report communicable diseases as required.
• Collaborate with health departments in complying with issues related to outbreaks and control of communicable diseases.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Three years of recent relevant clinical experience, including Nursing, Infection Prevention, Respiratory Therapy or Medical Technology OR CBIC Certification and two years of experience
• Strong communication, clinical assessment and computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other related programs)
• Certified by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) within two years of hire

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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