Description
Responsible for the development and coordination of the infection control program. Isolates sources of infection, educates people to reduce the spread of infection and devises strategies to prevent the spread of infection. Prepares and delivers presentations, organizes data collection, and provides data analysis. Acts as liaison with health department. Provides infection control educational service assessment and improvement studies. Serves as a resource for community and organization.
Responsible for assisting in the identification, surveillance and collection of pertinent data related to infection risk areas within the Medical Group.
Develops an effective system for reporting, evaluating and maintaining records of infectious illnesses of patients and employees
Provides a safe environment where risks for infection are identified and minimized for patients, employees and visitors.
Administers surveillance programs, data reporting, data analysis and intervention development aimed at reduction of healthcare acquired infections in patients and employees.
Investigates and monitors known or potential sources of suspected infections in order to determine source and ensure control.
Develops and executes an in-service program for promoting infection prevention, immunizations and educate Medical Group staff in collaboration with MMG Staff Development & Education, including but not limited to employee's education as required by OSHA guidelines (i.e., BBP pathogens, TB, etc.).
Reports communicable diseases are reported to the health department.
Reviews sterilization and disinfection techniques and recommends changes as necessary.
Completes and maintains files, records, reports, logs, investigations, and forms as required.
Assesses exposures (e.g., blood borne exposure, TB) and ensuring appropriate evaluation and follow-up is completed per OSHA, CDC guidelines and MHC protocol.
Stays updated and knowledgeable on infectious disease and surveillance issues and regulatory/accreditation requirements, including TB per OSHA mandates.
Performs other duties as required or requested.
Ensures that all OSHA required lab tests, immunizations, TB precautions and fit testing are completed on new employees.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor'sdegree in nursing, public health, or healthcarerelated field.
Two years of healthcare relatedexperience in nursing.
Current state license as a registerednurse.
Experience withMicrosoft Office programs
Valid Michigan Driver'sLicense
Insurable by McLaren'sinsurance company (automobile)
Travel throughout allMMG regions
Preferred:
Master's degree in nursing,public health, or healthcare related field.
Four years of clinicalnursing, infection prevention, or epidemiology experience.
Certificationin Infection Control or active pursuit of certification with intent to certifywithin the specified timeframe of APIC requirements required.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job: Nurse
Primary Location: Michigan-Flint-Corporate Srvcs Building-MMG
Organization MMG00-McLaren Medical Group - Admin
Employee Status Regular
Shift Day Job
Job Type Standard
Schedule Full-time
Req ID: 21010111