RN Infection Prevention Specialist
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Job Location:
Oklahoma City, OK - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Find your calling at Mercy!
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.
Position Details:
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors of Science in clinical healthcare or a health sciences related field (e.g. nursing lab sciences public health or related field). An Associates degree or Nursing diploma and commensurate experience in lieu of the Bachelors degree in addition to the required experience may be considered.
Licensure: None required
Experience: 3 years clinical healthcare related experience
Certification/Registration: None required
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 Qualifications:
Nursing experience in a hospital setting OR
Clinical Care experience OR
Case manager experience
Experience: 5 years clinical healthcare related experience
Certification/Registration:
Other Skills and Knowledge:
Why Mercy
From day one Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical dental and vision coverage paid time off tuition support and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.
Join a caring collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.
