What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Preventionist position at Cleveland Clinic?
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Euclid Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This community-based hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Cuyahoga County on the beautiful coast of Lake Erie. The caregivers at Euclid Hospital have made it an excellent medical facility and a home away from home.
As an Infection Preventionist, you will work in a direct patient facing environment where you will implement, promote, and maintain an active infection prevention program through surveillance, investigative activities, consultation, education, policy development and research. This position offers a variety of day-to-day duties and while you will not be involved in direct patient care, you will still be in contact with others providing informal and formal education, evaluating processes, environment of care and isolation, and conducting surveillance via computers.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
Excels in a fast-paced environment.
Is a self-starter and critical thinker.
Is eager to learn.
Demonstrates a positive attitude.
Thrives working independently and as part of a team.
If you are looking for an opportunity where learning is ongoing and vast, then we encourage you to apply. Infection Preventionists have the ability to grow their knowledge in a variety of areas and establish themselves as content experts across the system. There is the possibility of a hybrid schedule allowing you to work from home one day per week.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts surveillance for hospital acquired infections; analyzes data. Generates reports, identifies trends.
- Provides recommendations for improvement.
- Investigates clusters of infections, outbreaks.
- Utilizes knowledge of microbiology, cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of patient care equipment.
- Develops and implements infection prevention policies and procedures.
- Conducts audits on infection prevention practices.
- Provides education and serves as a consultant to various levels of care providers.
- Coordinates infection prevention committee meetings and other related activities.
- Coordinates the annual infection prevention risk assessment, review, and evaluation of the organization's infection prevention plan. Reports communicable diseases as required by the Ohio Department of Health.
- Collaborates with health departments in complying with issues related to outbreaks and control of communicable diseases.
- Complies with mandates for state and federal public reporting of hospital acquired infections.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- RN preferred.
Certifications:
- Certified in Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.
- CBIC required after two years of hire date.
- CBIC Certification will offset one year of required experience.
Work Experience:
- Minimum three years of recent relevant clinical experience including nursing, infection prevention, respiratory therapy, or medical technology.
- Strong communication, clinical assessment, and computer skills (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other related programs).
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
