Infection Preventionist

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Job Title:

Infection Preventionist

Cost Center:

301081131 Infection Prevention And Ctrl

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Mon-Fri; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (United States of America)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Infection Preventionist assists leadership in the promotion and application of measures to prevent and/or control infections among patients, visitors, contractors, and employees. This individual will facilitate compliance with the many regulatory agencies with oversight to healthcare facilities. This individual will observe, evaluate, educate, and implement Infection Prevention practices and activities. The Infection Preventionist will identify and pursue additional Infection Prevention opportunities to meet Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) strategic goals and objectives. The position is accountable for ongoing Infection Prevention practices for designated facilities, executing the components of the Infection Prevention Specialty and may require travel.

Two positions are being hired. One for Rice Lake and one for Minocqua.

The position for Rice Lake will travel to Ladysmith and outlying clinical travel.

The position for Minocqua will travel to Park Falls and outlying clinical travel.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing or bachelor’s degree in epidemiology, microbiology, public health or related field.

Preferred/Optional: None

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Power Point. Three years’ experience to include:

Identification of infectious disease programs.

Surveillance and epidemiologic investigation.

Prevention and controlling transmission of infectious agents.

Preferred/Optional: Four years’ experience working as an Infection Preventionist within an infection prevention program.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position

Minimum Required: Infection Control certification (CIC) awarded by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology to be obtained within two years of hire. State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse license as applicable.

Preferred/Optional: Certification in Infection Control (CIC) awarded by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology upon hire.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here (https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mAboutUs/Documents/30922-000Equity-and-Inclusion-Statement%20%282%29.pdf) .

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program .

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.