About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Infection Preventionist-Employee Health Registered Nurse
🔍 Michigan
Travel to McLaren sites will be required at times when needed.
Responsible for the development and coordination of the infection control and employee health programs. Isolates sources of infection, educates people to reduce the spread of infection, devises strategies to prevent the spread of infection and injury prevention. Prepares and delivers presentations, organizes data collection, and provides data analysis. Acts as liaison with health department. Serves as a resource for community and organization.
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- Responsible for assisting in the identification, surveillance and collection of pertinent data related to infection risk areas within the Medical Group.
- Develops an effective system for reporting, evaluating and maintaining records of infectious illnesses of patients and employees
- Provides a safe environment where risks for infection are identified and minimized for patients, employees and visitors.
- Administers surveillance programs, data reporting, data analysis and intervention development aimed at reduction of healthcare acquired infections in patients and employees.
- Investigates and monitors known or potential sources of suspected infections in order to determine source and ensure control.
- Develops and executes an in-service program for promoting infection prevention, immunizations and educate Medical Group staff in collaboration with MMG Staff Development & Education, including but not limited to employee’s education as required by OSHA guidelines (i.e., BBP pathogens, TB, measles, etc.).
- Reports communicable diseases are reported to the health department.
- Reviews sterilization and disinfection techniques and recommends changes as necessary.
- Completes and maintains files, records, reports, logs, investigations, and forms as required.
- Assesses exposures (e.g., blood borne exposure, TB) and ensuring appropriate evaluation and follow-up is completed per OSHA, CDC guidelines and MHC protocol.
- Stays updated and knowledgeable on infectious disease and surveillance issues and regulatory/accreditation requirements, including TB per OSHA mandates.
- Performs other duties as required or requested.
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, or healthcare related field.
- Two years of healthcare related experience in nursing.
- Current Michigan license as a registered nurse.
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs
- Current Michigan Driver’s License and proof of valid automobile insurance
- Insurable by McLaren’s insurance company (automobile)
- Valid Driver's license to travel throughout all MMG regions
Preferred:
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Master’s degree in nursing, public health, or healthcare related field.
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Four years of clinical nursing, infection prevention, or epidemiology experience.
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Certification in Infection Control or active pursuit of certification with intent to certify within the specified timeframe of APIC requirements required.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
