Infection Prevention Specialist II

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under minimal supervision, but according to established policies and procedures, assesses, evaluates, and provides for the needs of the professional staff in the areas of infectious disease and infection prevention and control practices. Conducts a robust surveillance program for nosocomial infection according to internal thresholds, external benchmarks when available, and as required by law. Utilizes effective methodologies to improve performance and practice, thereby reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections. Provides education to the multidisciplinary team and community as appropriate. The Infection Prevention Specialist II (IPS II) position is an advanced level position. In addition to the required competencies of the IPS I (consultant, educator, surveillance), the IPS II can perform complex project work with interdisciplinary groups that include senior administrators, nursing, and medical leaders. This work is done independently with minimal supervision from their immediate manager/director. The IPS II leads or co-leads multi-disciplinary teams, guides implementation plans and acts as a consultant or facilitator on infection prevention issues including outbreak investigations, proactive infection prevention strategies, complex cases reviews, etc. The IPS II designs and delivers educational programs to assist employees, physicians, and leadership to meet infection prevention and control, safety, regulatory, and quality goals. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or other health related field required. Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in healthcare required - preferably in a hospital or ambulatory setting required. Experience in leading complex change and project management working with the multidisciplinary health care team; senior leadership. A professional level of knowledge of disease processes, transmission methods of infectious diseases, clinical bacteriology, clinical care practices as they relate to the planning and implementing nursing care plans preferred. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: A State of Michigan RN license if applicant is a nurse. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Department: Perform Excellence & Qual-HFWH Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable