Infection Preventionist

About the Position

We are seeking an Infection Preventionist to join our team at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, USA. This role is integral to supporting our Infection Prevention Program and enhancing patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the System Director of Infection Prevention and Epidemiology and hospital-wide leaders to design and implement the infection prevention program.
• Ensure risk reduction through education, surveillance, reporting, control, and prevention initiatives.
• Perform risk assessments, make recommendations, initiate action plans, and facilitate ongoing evaluations to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
• Act as a resource for current research, guidelines, and expertise on infection prevention for the health system.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (Master's preferred) in a health-related field including Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health, Epidemiology, or Medical Laboratory Science.
• Two to three years’ clinical experience in healthcare is desirable.
• Must possess at least basic knowledge of statistics and medical microbiology.
• Board Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred; must be attained within two years of hire.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, communication, and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with physicians, management, staff, external agencies, patients, and families.
• Documented organizational performance improvement, biological safety, or risk management activities.
• Analytical skills necessary to gather and analyze data, prepare infection prevention reports, and recommend an appropriate course of action to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
• Computer skills including use of spreadsheets, graphics, and word processing.
• Self-directed; able to work effectively and efficiently with multiple interruptions and changing work priorities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills required.
• Able to make quality, independent decisions using analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity in assigned work.
• Highly detailed and team-oriented.
• Experienced in directing and guiding teams through complex problem-solving processes utilizing strong interpersonal and communication skills and techniques.
• Planning skills necessary to develop action plans, timelines, and ability to achieve objectives within time frames allotted.
• Presentation skills for development and delivery of presentations to diverse audiences.

We Offer

• Grow: Tuition reimbursement, in-person and online development, and access to our career hub to help you advance.
• Thrive: Full benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, employee discounts, and free individual retirement counseling.
• Be Well: Free wellness platform for you and your family, plus personalized support for personal or family challenges.
• Be Heard: Share your ideas and help shape the way we work through improvement huddles, employee surveys, and town hall meetings.

About the Company

More Than Just Care, It’s Community

Imagine doing meaningful work in a place where people vacation. That’s life at Munson Healthcare - northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving over half a million residents across 29 counties.

If you want a career in healthcare and a lifestyle most people only dream about – with freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts scene, and endless outdoor adventures - you might just be Munson Material. To us, that means teammates who live by our values of excellence, teamness, positivity, creativity, and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our patients and each other. Join a team that delivers outstanding care in one of the most beautiful regions in the country.

Additional Information

Munson Healthcare requires all employees to be vaccinated or have lab-confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.

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Apply Now to join our team and make a difference in patient safety and infection prevention.