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Company DescriptionAt Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve. Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative

Future of Health:

Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact. Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job DescriptionWe are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Infection Prevention Specialist I to join our Organizational Excellence team at our Jackson, MI facility. In this full-time, day-shift position, you will play a vital role in protecting our patients, staff, and visitors by implementing and maintaining comprehensive infection prevention and control measures. You will work collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and drive organizational excellence in infection prevention practices.

Develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control protocols aligned with CDC guidelines and regulatory requirementsConduct facility assessments and audits to identify potential infection risks and areas for improvementAnalyze infection prevention data and trends to identify patterns, investigate outbreaks, and recommend corrective actionsCollaborate with clinical departments to provide education and training on infection prevention best practices and proceduresMaintain comprehensive documentation of infection prevention activities, compliance metrics, and audit findingsCoordinate with infection prevention committees and leadership to develop and refine organizational policies and proceduresRespond to infection prevention concerns and incidents with prompt investigation and appropriate follow-upCommunicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders through reports, presentations, and meetingsStay current with evolving infection prevention standards, guidelines, and emerging infectious disease threatsSupport quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing healthcare-associated infectionsQualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

 Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or other health related field required.

Master's degree in nursing, Public Health or related field preferred.

Graduate coursework in statistics, clinical microbiology, epidemiology and infection prevention and control preferred.

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in healthcare preferred.

A professional level of knowledge of disease processes, transmission methods of infectious diseases, clinical bacteriology, clinical care practices as they relate to the planning and implementing nursing care plans preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of infection prevention and control principles and practicesStrong understanding of CDC guidelines, OSHA regulations, and other relevant healthcare compliance standardsProficiency in data collection, analysis, and interpretation of infection prevention metricsExcellent organizational and documentation skills with meticulous attention to detailStrong written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage diverse stakeholder groupsAbility to conduct assessments, audits, and investigations in a systematic and thorough mannerFundamental knowledge of epidemiological principles and outbreak investigation methodologyExperience coordinating with clinical and administrative teams in a healthcare settingProficiency with healthcare information systems and electronic documentation toolsAbility to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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Experience with quality improvement initiatives and process optimization

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Experience developing and delivering training programs on infection prevention topics

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Familiarity with infection prevention surveillance systems and reporting tools