INFECTION PREVENTION COORDINATOR - QUALITY SERVICES

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INFECTION PREVENTION COORDINATOR - QUALITY SERVICES

• Category: Nursing
• Location: Wausau, WI
• Job Schedule: FULLTIME
• Job Number: 132568

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Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

INFECTION PREVENTION COORDINATOR

Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, WI

Full-Time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours every pay period

8-hour weekday day shifts

The Infection Prevention Coordinator is responsible for surveillance, prevention, and control of infections that could be transmitted in a healthcare setting as well as the prevention or minimization of the risk of occupational exposure to staff and physicians within their respective Business Unit(s). The Infection Prevention Coordinator recommends and administers comprehensive infection prevention and control policies and procedures and monitors the environment for potential risks. The Infection Prevention Coordinator collaborates with key stakeholders to ensure infection prevention and control policies and procedures are compliant with regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards. The Infection Prevention Coordinator collects, aggregates, and analyzes data related to all aspects of infection prevention to afford opportunities to improve clinical care and patient safety. The Infection Prevention Coordinator prepares and communicates reports detailing findings and submits them to appropriate leadership.

Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree required in nursing or allied health field.
• CIC certification at time of hire or attestation to obtain within 3-years of hire.
• Minimum three years'' experience in an acute care hospital or public health setting.
• Previous experience in infection prevention and control is beneficial.
• If a registered nurse possesses an active Wisconsin or Michigan RN license.
• If allied health professional possesses appropriate accreditation (i.e., ASCP).
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, teach, coach, and advise.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to a climate of rapid change.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of regulatory agencies specific to healthcare operations (i.e., Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, and FDA) and risk management principles.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software; databases; and electronic health records.
• Possesses a knowledge of performance improvement and change management principles and methods.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital, the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan''s Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women''s health, and spine and neurological care. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials:

Essential:

• RN OR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
• CERTIFIED IN INFECTION CONTROL

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