Clinical Infection Prevention Specialist
About William Beaumont University Hospital
Recognized by News & World Report as the #2 hospital in Michigan and one of the top hospitals in the country. It is a major academic and referral center with Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma designations.
The advanced capabilities and clinical expertise within this center have earned it Magnet designation four consecutive times and has the distinct honor of housing Michigan’s first Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence.
Scope of work
Part-time position dedicated to ambulatory and outpatient sites. On-call required approximately 4 weeks annually (subject to change).
Supports operational improvement projects throughout the organization including both clinical and non-clinical areas to accomplish measurable business process improvements.
Analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing processes and helps to develop sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable clinical and business process improvements.
Collects and analyzes process and quality data to initiate, develop, and recommend operational practices and procedures that focus on enhanced safety, increased productivity, and reduced cost.
Experienced in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance, analysis and reporting and prevention of healthcare associated infections;
educating all healthcare providers, patients and families about infection control; and the development of health system policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Community Health Departments and Center for Disease Control (CDC) requirements.
- Utilizes infection prevention information, research and other quantitative data in the analysis and synthesis of plans to mitigate risks related to infections, streamlining of processes or improve performance.
- Serves as an internal consultant by providing guidance on infection prevention, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization practices and products.
- Facilitates quality improvement activities to stabilize processes, reduce variation, and improve outcomes to establish a culture of safe and infection free care.
- Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships with team, internal customers, and external agencies.
- Performs ongoing surveillance, as assigned, utilizing proactive and reactive approaches to identify and mitigate risks related to infections.
- Engages team and leadership in a professional manner, accesses the chain of command as needed, and participates in developing the team culture.
May participate in the budgetary, staff recruitment and policy review process.
Develops and delivers infection prevention education to staff, as needed. Presents on infection prevention topics as requested.
How we will care for you, while you care for our patients
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work / life balance goals. Learn more .
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Qualifications
Required Bachelor's Degree Nursing, medical technology. or education related to epidemiology.
Bachelor's Degree required for those hired into the role after 12 / 1 / 2023.
- Preferred Master's Degree Master's degree or experience equivalent including Master of Public Health
- 2 years of relevant experience Clinical or Infection Prevention Experience Required
- 2 years of relevant experience Participation on improvement initiatives Preferred
- Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Michigan required Or
- Medical Technologist, Certified (MT) - ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology required Or
- Infection Prevention and Control, Certified - CBIC Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc 3 Yrs preferred
- At least one Certification from preferred list - IHI Open School Basic Certification preferred
Primary Location
SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Road - Royal Oak
Department Name
Quality Safety and Experience - CH East
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
Hours of Work
8 : 00 to 4 : 30 with flexibility
Days Worked
Monday to Friday
Weekend Frequency
N / A
CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.
Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.
We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization.
As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.
We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling
Clinical Infection Prevention Specialist
Experienced in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance, analysis and reporting and prevention of healthcare associated infections; educating all healthcare providers, patients and families about infection control; and the development of health system policies and pro...
Infection Preventionist II FT Days
In addition to the usual competencies of the infection Preventionist, the ICP II is able to perform complex project work with interdisciplinary groups that include senior administrators, nursing and medical staff independently with minimal supervision from their immediate supervisor. Specific educat...
Clinical Research Coordinator
The Clinical Research Coordinator I (non-RN) is responsible for the overall successful implementation and ongoing management of the research studies. Ability to perform basics tasks and exhibit the knowledge of key aspects of clinical research at an essential or foundational level. Administratively ...
Quality Assurance Manager
A company is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager. ...
Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager
The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager will fulfill a critical operational role by managing and coordinating the activities of the Quality department. Our client is seeking a Manager of Food Safety & Quality Assurance to join their management team. Assist with training Quality Control personnel...
Quality Assurance Manager - Cheese Scientist
Minimum of five (5) years quality assurance experience in the food industry and a total of seven (7) years total quality assurance experience. Responsible for developing inspection, testing and quality control procedures, design of quality training programs, investigation of customer complaint issue...
Research Associate / Sales Support - MUST have auto industry experience
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team as a Research Associate. Conduct in-depth research on the automotive industry through various methods such as phone calls, in-person visits to shows and exhibits, and web-based research. Excellent research skills, with the ability to...
Research Lab Associate II - 40 hrs/wk - Days - Detroit
Under minimal supervision, develops and conducts moderately complex research experiments under the general direction of the Principal Investigator (PI). Reads research literature in the field. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, in a scientific discipline appropriate to the r...
Quality Assurance Program Manager
ECI is seeking a Quality Assurance Program Manager to drive software and software development process improvement across the organization and transition teams and software products from manual to automated testing. As an individual contributor, you will be working with other talented and driven indi...
Infection Preventionist II FT Days
Infection Preventionist II FT Days. In addition to the usual competencies of the infection Preventionist, the ICP II is able to perform complex project work with interdisciplinary groups that include senior administrators, nursing and medical staff independently with minimal supervision from their i...