Senior Infection Prevention Specialist - FT Days

Position: Senior Infection Prevention Specialist - Onsite

Location: Mercy Hospital STL - Ballas Campus

Shift: FT Days - 40/hrs per week

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Overview:

Under the direction of the Director of Quality, the Infection Prevention Specialist will participate in the implementation, review and support of the facility infection prevention plan.

The Infection Prevention Specialist will collaborate with leadership, coworkers and medical staff to develop, implement, improve, monitor, and champion processes related to key infection control strategies.

The Infection Prevention Specialist will perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's of Science in clinical healthcare or a health sciences related field (e.g. nursing, lab sciences, public health or related field). An Associate's degree or Nursing diploma and commensurate experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree, in addition to the required experience, may be considered.

Experience: 3+ years clinical healthcare related experience.

Other Skills and Knowledge:

* Excellent written and oral communication skills* Proven leadership ability

* Knowledge of complex hospital and healthcare systems, processes and quality/performance improvement

* Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills. Effective change agent.* Attention to detail and accuracy

* Knowledge of the internet, evidence-based medicine, analytical skills and good clinical inquiry and investigational aptitude* Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

* Strong public speaking skills and demonstrated ability in presenting to a variety of co-workers, including physicians, clinicians, administration, and support staff

* Self-directed and able to perform independently with minimal oversight

* Ability to travel throughout the hospital on a high frequency basis

Preferred Experience: 5+ years clinical healthcare related experience Certification/Registration:Other Skills and Knowledge:

We Offer Great Incentives:

• Benefit Eligibility- Day 1

Health, dental & vision benefits starting day one

401(k) with employer match starting day one

Education assistance

PTO begins accruing immediately-including a volunteer day!

• Free convenient parking