Infection Control Practitioner- Full Time, Days- Mercy Fitzgerald

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Mercy Fitzgerald, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for an experienced Infection Control Practitioner to join our Quality Assurance team!Employment Type:Full TimeShift: Monday-Friday day shift, per department needsJob Description:The Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) is responsible for identifying, investigating, monitoring, and reporting healthcare-associated infections. The ICP collaborates with teams and individuals to create infection prevention strategies, provide feedback, and sustain infection prevention strategies. This position will maintain/upgrade-tracking methods for surveillance in order to produce meaningful data and outcomes for patients and hospital staff. The ICP is responsible for hospital wide education related to infection control related duties and is active in managing the infection prevention program. The ICP will work under the guise of the Infection Control Committee. This position will be available as a resource on infection control topics to staff, patients and the community.Develop, implement, and evaluate the organizational infection prevention program.Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with Hospital Safety and Infection Control policies as required by OSHA and the patient Safety Program.Hospital Wide EducationResponsible for performance improvement activities as they relate to Infection Control.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Medical Technology with experience in Microbiology, or MPHCurrent RN licensure or Medical Technology Certification (preferred)Member of APIC Professional GroupCertification in Infection Control and Epidemiology CIC preferred or, attainment within 2 years after employmentWe offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including:Medical, Dental, & Vision CoverageRetirement Savings ProgramPaid Time OffTuition ReimbursementFree ParkingAnd more!Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.