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Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

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:

• Has at least three years of relevant clinical experience or is CBIC certified with two years of related clinical experience.

• Has basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other related programs.

• Demonstrates effective communication, clinical assessment, and computer skills.

• Excels in a fast-paced environment.

If you are looking for an opportunity where learning is ongoing and vast, then we encourage you to apply. Even without experience, caregivers will be oriented and trained beyond the 90-day orientation period preparing you for success in this role. This team encourages its caregivers to become involved in the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) after their probation period and participate in external groups, many of which are free of charge. After two years of experience, the caregiver in this role is expected to sit for the CIC examination.

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.

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities