Infection Prevention Specialist - Onsite - Mercy STL

Infection Prevention Specialist

• Onsite
• Mercy STL Mercy
• 3.

5 St. Louis, MO Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Nursing Clinical program implementation Disease prevention 5 years Bachelor of Science Nursing Diploma Public speaking Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Bachelor's degree in health sciences Analysis skills Presentation skills Public Health Quality improvement Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor's degree in nursing Bachelor's degree in public health Productivity software Senior level Associate's degree Leadership Communication skills Hospital experience Full Job Description Saint Louis, Missouri Support Services Other Professional Non-Clinical Regular Full-time Mercy Hospital St Louis

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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:

Bachelor's of Science in clinical healthcare or a health sciences related field (e.g. nursing, lab sciences, public health or related field). An associate's degree or Nursing diploma and commensurate experience in lieu of the bachelor's degree, in addition to the required experience, may be considered.

Experience:

3+ years clinical healthcare (hospital setting preferred) or related experience

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 once a week throughout the hospitals and outpatient departments within the St. Louis metro area (St. Louis, Lincoln and Franklin County).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

5+ years clinical healthcare related experience 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, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.