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Infection Preventionist | System Quality Bellin Health - 3.5 Green Bay, WI Job Details Full-time 11 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description Job Specifics:

Location:

744 S. Webster Ave., Green Bay, WI 54301

FTE Status:

Exempt, Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week)

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. No weekends, holidays, or call. Responsible for assisting with development and institution of strategies, which prevent or limit health care associated infections (HAI) or communicable disease transmission in the health care settings. Acts as a liaison to public health agencies and the community.

Essential Job Duties:

Including, but not limited to... Identification of infectious disease processes Interprets diagnostic/laboratory reports Identifies epidemiologically significant infectious diseases Identifies infection prevention implications of multi-drug-resistant organisms Surveillance & epidemiologic investigation Reviews surveillance data for health care associated infections investigates clusters & outbreaks Understands criteria and responsibility for Public Reporting of Infections Preventing the transmission of infectious agents Identifies common HAIs in our health care system Participates in quality/performance improvement activities Coordinates environmental protection during construction Management & communication Understands regulatory requirements: Det Norske Veritas (DNV), Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), Rural Health, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), etc. Participates in accreditation surveys Collaborates with risk management in the identification & review of adverse events. Education Assists with the development of education for employees, patients, and families Serves as a resource on infection prevention practices & issues

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in nursing or health-related field required . Master's degree preferred. Wisconsin RN license and/or license commensurate with education & experience required . Certification for Infection Control within the first three years required . 3 to 5 years of clinical experience in area of degree and one year as an Infection Preventionist preferred. Why Emplify Health by Bellin? With so many amazing healthcare organizations in this area, why Emplify? Emplify Health offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities. You can be part of an exciting dynamic place that offers an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself!

Additional perks include:

Top-notch benefits: 401(k) with matching, paid time off, competitive health insurance, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, and more Preventative care focused medical coverage that includes free visits to: Emplify Health by Bellin primary care providers, Urgent Care & Fast Care facilities, physical therapy sessions and any labs required during these visits

Professional Development:

Access to online continuing education for career growth

Empowerment:

Shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth.

Self-Care Culture:

Encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Be a member of a passionate workforce, that feels like family and is driven to provide exceptional patient care with a strong focus on community. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging , respect , excellence , accountability , teamwork , and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future. Emplify Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.