INFECTION PREVENTIONIST, FROEDTERT HOSPITAL

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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

This job is HYBRID.

FTE: 1.000000

Standard Hours: 40.00

Shift: 1st

Shift Details: Hybrid, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm (Flexible), on-site at least 3 times per week, and includes 4 weeks of on call per year. Infection Preventionist will cover Med/Surg units at Froedtert Hospital.

Job Summary:

Has basic knowledge of epidemiologic principles and is an expert resource in preventing and controlling infections in the healthcare setting. Understands methods needed to reduce risks of infections and communicable diseases. Implements infection prevention and control processes, such as surveillance, data analysis, reporting, and education. Develops and maintains infection prevention and control policies and procedures that will guide process improvements. Utilizes accurate and continuous monitoring of regulatory guidelines and evidence-based research and works collaboratively with hospital staff and public health agencies to promote a safe environment for patients, hospital staff, and the community. Has excellent communication skills and works well with all members of the interdisciplinary team, being able to influence and guide change within the organization. Committed to professional growth, maintains certification, and participates in professional organization and continuing education opportunities. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years of experience in healthcare or public health fields is required. Infection prevention and control experience in a hospital setting, preferred. Familiarity with adult education principles, data management, and quality improvement, preferred. Project Management experience, preferred.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in microbiology, epidemiology or health care related field is required.

LICENSURE:

Certified Infection Control (CIC) certification must obtained within 3 years of employment.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Excellent project management skills including strong verbal and written communication, organizational, multi-tasking and time management, and ability to work well in a team environment. Analytical and logical approach to solving problems with ability to evaluate workflows and assist with process redesign where necessary. Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Office applications. Experience working with EPIC systems.

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.